Herchel Smith Fund

The Herchel Smith Fund supports excellence in the biological and physical sciences, including chemistry, mathematics and related experimental fields. The Fund focuses on early-career researchers and helps them develop their ideas at crucial stages of their academic careers.

Who the fund supports

The programme attracts exceptional talent across its supported disciplines. It offers:

PhD Studentships (4 years, full-time) Postdoctoral Fellowships (2–3 years)

Strengthening Community

The Fund builds a strong scholarly community

Herchel Smith Community Events

The University holds regular events bringing the Herchel Smith Community together and providing opportunities for informal networking.
The annual Harvard–Cambridge Symposium

Discover the symposium between Cambridge and Harvard PhD research students.

Lab Exchange
The Cambridge–Harvard Exchange Lab Programme

An opportunity for students to work for a short time in research labs at the partner school.