Award details

eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following conditions and complete and submit an application to be eligible to receive a travel award:

• Are currently an enrolled & in school Hertz Fellow or completed your PhD studies within the past 10 years
• Plan to attend a professional activity (conference, workshop, convening, etc.) that advances your research or professional development
• The professional event is at least 5 business days in the future from the date of your application
• Have not already received this award within the fiscal year (ends June 30 each year) or received separate funding from another source for this professional activity
• Are not applying to fund travel to a Hertz-sponsored event

Important: Award recipients agree to acknowledge support from the Hertz Foundation in all related materials (e.g., program bio, poster/footer, slides acknowledgement, paper/abstract where permitted, website/social posts), complete a survey after participation and be responsive to related requests from the Foundation in a timely manner.  

How to apply

All enrolled in-school and early-career Fellows (up to 10 years post-PhD) are eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with decisions received within two business days upon submission and funds disbursed shortly thereafter. Eligible Fellows may request an application below. Current in-school Fellows may also access the application through their fellowship portal.