The Program’s mission is to change how science is done. Working with the scientific community, they want to help break down barriers to interdisciplinary science and accelerate positive impacts for global society. To help scientists solve bigger problems faster, they are identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders.? Through the Fellowship, they are building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.
University of Toronto Information
Established in 1827, University of Toronto is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, University of Toronto (UofT) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Toronto (UofT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
n order to be eligible for nomination and potential selection as a Schmidt Science Fellow, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Conducting their PhD degree in the natural sciences (astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences), engineering, mathematics, or computing – and all sub-disciplines therein at the University of Toronto. Individuals on clinical track MD-PhD or Veterinary-PhD programs are not eligible;
- Expect to have their final PhD thesis accepted by the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto between May 15, 2025 and June 30, 2026; and
- Able to start their Fellowship on July 1, 2026 or October 1, 2026 (start dates are firm as the cohort starts together in either July or October) and available from April 2026 to July 2027 to attend virtual onboarding activities, and from October 2026 to attend in- person convenings: the Science Leadership Program and the annual Schmidt Science Fellows Interdisciplinary Science Summit.
Application Process
Go to University of Toronto on www.sgs.utoronto.ca to apply
For more details, visit University of Toronto Schmidt Science Fellows Award webpage