Quad Fellowship
Website
https://www.quadfellowship.org/
Award Details
The Quad Fellowship supports 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States. The fellowship develops a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, in their own nations and among Quad countries.
Fellows receive $40,000 USD personal award, travel to multi-day summit, and virtual programming throughout the fellowship year.
Fellows are selected on the basis of:
- Academic Excellence,
- Passion for the Intersection of STEM and Social Impact,
- Curiosity, Compassion, and Integrity,
- Sense of Initiative,
- Innovation and Creativity
Eligibility
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Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
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Be citizens or legal permanent residents of one of the Quad countries – Australia, India, Japan, or the United States – or any of the 10 ASEAN countries – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam
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Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2024
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Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
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Prospective Graduate students: Must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program at a US-based university to begin the 2024-2025 academic year
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Current Graduate students at US universities: If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in the US, they must be enrolled full-time in an eligible STEM graduate program for the full 2024-2025 academic year.
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Clinical healthcare degree programs such as doctorates of medicine or Masters of nursing are ineligible.
Application Timeline
The Quad Fellowship does not require institutional endorsement. However, you are encouraged to reach out to Ashley Weibel to discuss your interest in applying.
Timeline:
February 1st, 2024: Application opens
April 1st, 2024 at 3pm MT: Application closes
July 2024: 2024-2025 Quad Fellows announced
August 2024: Fellows matriculate at universities and Fellowship programming begins
Mines Contact
Ashley Weibel
Assistant Director, Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships