University of British Columbia is currently accepting applications for its Schmidt Science Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of British Columbia Schmidt Science Fellowships
The Schmidt Science Fellows program provides the world’s best emerging scientists with new skills and perspectives to develop novel solutions to society’s challenges, become scientific and societal thought leaders, and accelerate ground-breaking discoveries.
Benefits of University of British Columbia Schmidt Science Fellowships
- Fellows receive a stipend of $100,000 USD per year and are supported to pursue a one to two year postdoctoral placement at a world-leading laboratory anywhere in the world in a disciplinary pivot from their PhD.
- Fellows also benefit from a Global Meeting Series and personalized mentoring program.
University of British Columbia Schmidt Science Fellowships Requirements
A complete application will consist of the following:
- CV, including publications (maximum three pages)
- A brief description of your PhD research (maximum one page)
- Personal Statement (maximum one page):
- Description of your leadership qualities, addressing the following two points: (a) character and leadership (genuine and demonstrable potential for science leadership; displaying perseverance, resilience, a moral compass, and a galvanizing force of personality) and (b) global ambition for social good (desire to use your personal talents and science to make a positive difference in society and the world)
- Fellowship Research Proposal (maximum two pages), addressing the following points:
- Description of your proposed postdoctoral research direction, that represents a genuine, ambitious and innovative disciplinary departure from your PhD studies, with a clear goal towards gaining new skills in a new area and establishing field-leading interdisciplinary lines of research with potential for high reward and societal impact.
- When writing your proposal, please include the following two points: (a) alignment with the Schmidt Science Fellows program (i.e., interest in pursuing 12-24 months of postdoctoral study in a field different from your PhD discipline and a belief that interdisciplinary science and the taking of appropriate scientific risks are important for the advancement of discovery) and (b) collaborative spirit (i.e., demonstrated history of effective collaboration with diverse team members.
- Options for placement (maximum one page):
- Three short outlines of potential labs in which you may carry out this research.
- Note that you do not have to contact the labs or secure a position at this time.
- The options you present are not final and binding
- One letter of support (maximum 2 pages). The letter should be signed and on letterhead (where possible). The letter should address the evaluation criteria.
- The referee should be able to speak convincingly to your future potential, not just your current abilities.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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