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OUR IMPACT

100%: the odds that work by a Hertz Fellow has touched your life

If you’ve ever marveled at photos from the farthest reaches of the universe, asked AI for help, or made a secure transaction online, a Hertz Fellow helped make that happen. From space exploration to cancer treatment, national security to climate solutions, name a challenge and there’s a Hertz Fellow working on it today.

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Discovering

The Hertz Foundation has supported groundbreaking research and bold thinkers for more than 60 years. From the moment a Hertz Fellowship is awarded, it changes the trajectory of a life—and often, the course of science itself. Freed from financial constraints and emboldened to take risks, Hertz Fellows pursue ideas that shape entire industries and define new fields of study.

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Leading

The influence of our community extends far beyond graduate studies. Hertz Fellows go on to lead at the highest levels—commanding military units, running national laboratories, and serving as university presidents. Others are reshaping the private sector, building everything from secure data systems to life-saving medical platforms.

Leadership stories
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Partnering

Hertz Fellows’ work earns the world’s highest honors, drives discovery, and informs policy. This impact is further highlighted by the caliber of our partners—global foundations, research institutions, and pioneering companies—who recognize that Hertz Fellows don’t just solve problems; they redefine what’s possible.

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FEATURED IMPACT STORIES

See how Hertz Fellows and their partners are solving global challenges in science, medicine, energy, and beyond.

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We’ve launched MAKE HISTORY campaign — the Hertz Foundation’s first-ever capital campaign — to help fuel the next generation of Hertz Fellows. Now, we’re asking for your help.

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