Our vision is a world where interdisciplinary science flourishes without limit, driving innovation and accelerating discoveries to benefit the world.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to change how science is done. Working with the scientific community, we want to help break down barriers to interdisciplinary science and accelerate positive impacts for global society.
To help scientists solve bigger problems faster we are identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders. Through our Fellowship, we are building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.
Schmidt Science Fellows is an initiative of Schmidt Sciences, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust.
Why Interdisciplinary Science?
Global challenges cannot be addressed by one discipline alone. By bringing together different perspectives, ideas, and skills, interdisciplinary science broadens our view, enhancing our ability to innovate and solve complex problems facing science and society.
The fellowship Experience
Our Fellowship enables the world’s best emerging scientists to pivot from their PhD discipline and pursue their goals through bold interdisciplinary research.
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Fellows pursue a postdoctoral Placement in a world-class research environment that provides optimal support to develop their interdisciplinary science.
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Fellows join the vibrant, lifelong community at the heart of Schmidt Science Fellows, where they find the resilience, support, collaboration, and constructive challenge essential for success.
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Fellows benefit from one-to-one mentoring with the experienced and internationally-accomplished senior interdisciplinary scientists who make up our Academic Council.
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Fellows accelerate their personal and professional development through our bespoke Science Leadership Program. Fellows will build the skills, experience, and networks necessary to become interdisciplinary science leaders.
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Fellows pursue a postdoctoral Placement in a world-class research environment that provides optimal support to develop their interdisciplinary science.
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Fellows join the vibrant, lifelong community at the heart of Schmidt Science Fellows, where they find the resilience, support, collaboration, and constructive challenge essential for success.
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Fellows benefit from one-to-one mentoring with the experienced and internationally-accomplished senior interdisciplinary scientists who make up our Academic Council.
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Fellows accelerate their personal and professional development through our bespoke Science Leadership Program. Fellows will build the skills, experience, and networks necessary to become interdisciplinary science leaders.
Initiatives
Alongside our Fellowship Program, we are collaborating with partners to design and launch initiatives aimed at accelerating interdisciplinary science and dismantling existing barriers to progress. These efforts are part of our strategic plan to work with the wider scientific community in fostering the adoption of innovative strategies, structures, and cultures that support interdisciplinary science and facilitate sector-wide change.
Catalyst Grant Scheme: Supporting early-stage collaboration
Interdisciplinary Science Rankings: Recognizing the power of interdisciplinary research