Quad Fellowship
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Description
The Quad Fellowship is an initiative of the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, and is designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. It is also the first multinational scholarship and educational fellowship program specifically supporting students in STEM. The fellowship sponsors exceptional master's and doctoral students to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States.
Quad Fellows receive a one-time stipend of $40,000 to be used for academic expenses and will have the opportunity to network and engage in programming with accomplished minds in STEM, government, and society.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
- 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
- Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August of the application year (this could change, see website for current eligibility)
- Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
- Prospective Graduate students: Must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program at a US-based university to begin during the next academic year
- 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 following academic year.
- Clinical healthcare degree programs such as doctorates of medicine or Masters of nursing are ineligible.
Selection Criteria
Academic Excellence
Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in a STEM field through academic success. Competitive doctoral candidates should have some research experience.
Passion for the Intersection of STEM and Social Impact
Candidates should demonstrate their interest and engagement in the impact that science and technology can have on society and the collective good. Candidates should clearly express their interest in applying their studies to positively impact others. This can be demonstrated by research conducted, relevant coursework taken, internships held, extracurricular opportunities engaged, or professional indicators of commitment.
Curiosity, Compassion, and Integrity
Candidates should demonstrate an expansive and interdisciplinary sense of curiosity, an interest in building and sustaining genuine connections between individuals with differing cultural, socio-economic, and professional backgrounds, and exemplify integrity in both their professional and personal lives. This can be demonstrated through professional or personal experiences within and beyond the intersection of STEM and social impact.
Sense of Initiative
Candidates should describe their track record and abilities to produce tangible, successful, and positive results.
Innovation and Creativity
Candidates should describe their unique perspectives and creative approaches to the issues they most care about. This can be demonstrated by original academic work or extracurricular opportunities.