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Schmidt Science Fellows

A prestigious postdoctoral fellowship placing the world’s brightest early-career scientists — including from Africa — in leading labs to pursue interdisciplinary research, with a US$100,000 annual stipend.

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At a glance

Deadline: 15 Sept 2026
What you get: US$100,000 postdoctoral fellowship
Location: Global
Open to: Pan-African
Type: Fellowship

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