Schmidt Science Fellows Information Seminar: February 7

David McAllister Portrait

Schmidt Science Fellows Information Seminar
Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tate Hall, Room 120 | In-Person Only

Join us for a unique opportunity to meet Dr. David McAllister, director of selection and outreach for the Schmidt Science Fellows program, to learn more about this fellowship for doctoral students in STEM fields.

The Schmidt Science Fellows program is a prestigious fellowship focused on breaking down barriers to interdisciplinary science and accelerating positive impacts for global society. To help scientists solve bigger problems faster, Schmidt is identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders. Through its fellowship, Schmidt is building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.

The fellowship is open to final year PhD students/recent graduates in a STEM area. (Note: the program does not currently include social sciences or humanities, either as candidates or in pivot areas.)

Presenter Bio

David McAllister is responsible for identifying and recruiting the brightest minds from around the world to become Schmidt Science Fellows. He also leads a wide variety of outreach activities to ensure the program recruits a diverse community of fellows who will go on to redefine the boundaries of science.

With over 20 years of experience in research funding, policy, and strategy, McAllister has expertise in fellowships, grant review management, and innovative funding delivery, and is passionate about supporting early career researchers.

McAllister joined Schmidt Science Fellows from UK Research and Innovation, the UK’s national funding agency, where he was most recently director of talent, inclusion, and funding delivery for the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

McAllister holds a PhD in veterinary parasitology and vaccinology from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, where he also undertook his undergraduate studies in parasitology.
 

Contact the Research and Innovation Office at [email protected] with any questions about the event.