Elite interdisciplinary postdoc. Pivot to a new field after your PhD.
$110,000/year for up to 2 years. Fellows propose postdoctoral project in a discipline different from their PhD. Hosted at any world-leading research institution. ~30 fellows/year selected from nominations by ~100 partner universities.
PhD in natural sciences/math/engineering/computing; nominated by home university
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Schmidt Science Fellows. PhD in natural sciences/math/engineering/computing; nominated by home university
The Schmidt Science Fellows provides: $110,000/year for up to 2 years. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes July 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a interdisciplinary opportunity for Postdoc candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.