HERTZ Fellowship
Compensation & Benefits
As a Hertz Fellow, you gain more than funding. You gain the Freedom to Innovate® and the backing of a community dedicated to your success. From symposia to mentorship, from professional development to peer support — everything we do helps you move science forward. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at fellowshipinfo@hertzfoundation.org.
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The Hertz Fellowship compensation package includes a cost-of-education allowance and a personal stipend valued at up to $250,000.
Fellows have two options for receiving their fellowship compensation.
Option 1: Funding from the Hertz Foundation Only
- $38,000/nine-month personal stipend
- Full tuition equivalent
- Renewable annually for up to five years
- $5,000/year stipend for fellows with dependent children
Option 2: Coordination with Another Awarding Institution
If you receive a fellowship, scholarship, or grant offer from another funding entity, we’ll coordinate with that organization or institution to make sure you can take advantage of each offer and receive the maximum possible compensation.
Example: Three year fellowship with the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Hertz Foundation period: Full tuition equivalent and $44,000/nine-month personal stipend
- NSF period: $9,000/year supplemental stipend from Hertz Foundation
- Renewable annually for up to five years
- $5,000/year stipend for fellows with dependent children
The Hertz Community
From day one, Hertz Fellows are supported by an influential network that nurtures curiosity, connection and collaboration. These lifelong bonds drive discoveries and deliver innovations that impact lives —across the nation and the world.
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Internship opportunities
The Hertz Fellowship’s 9-month stipend model encourages Hertz Fellows to leverage the non-funded summer months to pursue research experiences or internships beyond their thesis project.
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Awards & Recognition
The Hertz Foundation provides financial and professional support to Hertz Fellows who pursue bold, enterprising ideas and demonstrate impactful work. These awards recognize everything from exemplary graduate theses and innovative entrepreneurial projects to outstanding volunteerism and leadership.
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Powerful partnerships
Partner organizations enhance the fellowship experience through professional development and networking, helping to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world solutions.
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Who Can Apply
The nation’s most promising talent comes from different disciplines, backgrounds, and points of view.
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In addition to networking with some of the nation’s preeminent scientists, Fellows also work with a dedicated mentor throughout their fellowship.
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Our recommenders in academia and industry are integral in helping students apply for the Hertz Fellowship.
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