<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Graduate School Academic Affairs</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:gsacad@uw.edu">gsacad@uw.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:41 PM<br>Subject: Schmidt Science Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)<br>To: Graduate School Academic Affairs <<a href="mailto:gsacad@uw.edu">gsacad@uw.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-4092598608925622961">




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Dear Graduate Program Coordinators, Graduate Program Advisors, Directors, Deans, and Faculty Colleagues, </div>
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I am writing to share an important opportunity for outstanding doctoral students at the University of Washington and invite you to encourage your students to apply. </div>
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">The Schmidt Science Fellows program is a highly competitive, international and postdoctoral fellowship program in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) who seek to advance their research and develop their
 leadership skills (</span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a style="color:rgb(70,120,134);margin:0px" id="m_-4092598608925622961OWA1f99317a-922f-7499-093e-d18aad9f91e9" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gbMKr2Ass-9Q7khbfqFu9H9zF6uZ5ij7OgriUtRTz6xhGwmRZJ8zo5vbHMzl-jh2q4k-vFSWJCpHNg$" target="_blank">https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/</a></u></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> ). The
 program is particularly interested in  applicants who demonstrate extraordinary achievement, scientific curiosity, and potential for leadership. It is designed to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders by providing Fellows with the time, resources,
 mentorship, and global network needed to pursue bold new directions in research with the potential for significant societal impact.
<u>Two key components of this program are to support fellows as they pivot to a new research focus, methodology or application of their research and to facilitate interdisciplinary science.
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The University of Washington has been invited to nominate up to six candidates for the 2027 Schmidt Science Fellows cohort. Office for Academic Affairs will be managing an internal selection process to identify the 6 outstanding candidates to apply. </div>
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<b><u>About the Fellowship</u></b> </div>
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Schmidt Science Fellows complete up to 2 years of postdoctoral research in a field distinct from their PhD training, supported by intensive leadership development, mentorship, and participation in a global cohort of interdisciplinary scholars. </div>
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Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following resources: </div>
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<b><u>Eligibility</u></b> </div>
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Applicants must: </div>
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Be completing a PhD in a STEM discipline (natural sciences, engineering, math, or computing) </div>
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Expect to complete all PhD requirements <b>between May 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027</b> </div>
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Propose a postdoctoral research project that represents a clear pivot from their PhD research </div>
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<b><u>UW Internal Application Packet</u></b> </div>
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Students seeking a UW nomination must submit <b>one combined PDF</b> containing the following materials: </div>
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Letter of support from a UW faculty member </div>
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Documentation confirming the student is in good standing in their graduate program </div>
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Two-page personal statement, including the proposed idea for the postdoctoral research project as a potential Schmidt Science Fellow  </div>
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Curriculum vitae (CV) </div>
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The proposed postdoctoral research project should be clearly aligned with the mission of the Schmidt Science Fellows program, including: </div>
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A substantive pivot from the applicant’s PhD research area </div>
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The potential impact of the research </div>
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A strong commitment to interdisciplinary work </div>
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Evidence of leadership potential or prior leadership experience </div>
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Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Schmidt Science Fellows website carefully before drafting their personal statement, as alignment with the program’s goals is central to the selection process. </div>
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<b><u>Submission Instructions and UW Timeline</u></b> </div>
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<b>UW internal application deadline: March 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm/PST</b> </div>
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Applications should be uploaded on the following form:  </div>
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Following internal review, the University of Washington will select up to six nominees to advance to the full application stage. UW nominees will be notified in early May 2026, with the full application to the Schmidt Science Fellows Program due in July 2026. If selected as
 one of the 6 nominees, Schmidt will send a direct email to the student with instructions for submitting the full application. </div>
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This fellowship represents a significant opportunity for our most innovative doctoral students—particularly those eager to cross disciplinary boundaries and pursue research that can shape the future of science and society. I appreciate your help in sharing
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With best regards, </div>
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<b>Mayumi A. Willgerodt PhD, MPH/MS, RN, FAAN, FNASN </b> </div>
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs </div>
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The Graduate School </div>
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University of Washington </div>
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University of Washington School of Nursing </div>
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