One Fourth Year, One Alum Receive 2025 Hertz Fellowship

Eric Tao, C’25, Gr’25, and Suraj Chandran, C’23, have each been awarded a 2025 Hertz Fellowship in applied science, engineering, and mathematics by the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation.

The Hertz Fellowship provides as much as five years of funding, valued at as much as $250,000, and the research flexibility and independence to pursue “solutions to some of our most vexing challenges.” Tao and Chandran are among 19 in the nation to receive the competitive doctoral fellowship this year. In addition to financial support, Hertz Fellows have access to lifelong programming, such as mentoring, events, and networking.

For the full announcement, visit https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-fourth-year-and-recent-alum-named-2025-hertz-fellows.