Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States (founded 1636) and one of the eight Ivy League schools, widely regarded for their high academic standards, selectivity in admissions, and social prestige.
The Herchel Smith Fellowship in Science aims to support Harvard graduates of high academic ability and research promise in the sciences for study at Cambridge University. Specifically, the fellowship facilitates studies at Emmanuel College in preparation for a Ph.D. degree in mathematics, natural sciences, physical sciences, or applied sciences, thereby encouraging advanced research and academic collaboration between these prestigious institutions.