Application Deadline: MARCH 3, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 IIE Quad Fellowship. The Quad Fellowship is an initiative of the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
Eligibility
- Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents of the Quad Countries – Australia, India, Japan, or the United States – or any of the 10 Southeast Asian Countries – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2025
- A demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
- Prospective Graduate Student: Must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program at a US-based university to begin the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 academic year
- Clinical healthcare degree programs such as Doctorates of medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, clinical psychology, or Masters of nursing are ineligible. Business degrees such as Masters of Business Administration (MBAs) or Masters in Business Analytics are also ineligible
Benefits
The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and programming.
- Financial Benefit
Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time stipend of $20,000 to be used for academic expenses. - Programming
During the Fellowship, Quad Fellows will have the opportunity to network and engage in programming with accomplished minds in STEM, government, and society. - Alumni Program for Senior Fellows
Upon graduation from the Quad Fellowship program, Senior Fellows will join a growing alumni network dedicated to advancing innovation and research for positive social impact.
Application Process
There are three components of the application process:
- Online application requesting three essays, background information, and three letters of recommendation. At least two letters of recommendation must come from professors who can speak to the candidate’s academic abilities; one may come from either a professional contact or another academic contact.
- Expert review designed to assess proficiency in the applicant’s STEM field.
- Final-round panel interview designed to assess passion for the intersection of STEM and social impact, and identify candidates who demonstrate integrity, curiosity, and compassion for the world around them.
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