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Quad Fellows are selected from an international pool of distinguished candidates from the four Quad countries of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Prospective Fellows are expected to demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field, and a desire to use their talents to promote collective good.

 

The application for the 2023-2024 application cycle is closed. Interested in learning more about the next cycle? Please complete our interest form.

 

We Look For:

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 public policy. 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.

How to Apply

  1. Confirm you are eligible for the Quad Fellowship by reviewing the eligibility criteria below. 

  2. Complete the online application form by the deadline of June 30, 2022 at 5pm EST. All application materials, including your resume, transcript, and letters of recommendation, must be in English. If your application is not in English, please submit a translated transcript that is signed and certified by your institution or an official translator. Note: The application requires three letters of recommendation. Both the application form and the letters of recommendation must be submitted by June 30, 2022. We encourage you to reach out to your recommenders as early as possible to ensure timely submission.

  3. Await notification for the next steps by mid-July. Selected applicants will advance to the interview stage of the selection process. 

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Please note that you must submit your application through the portal. We will not accept paper or email applications.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application

  • Be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States

  • Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

  • Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level

  • Prospective Graduate students: Must be applying to an eligible STEM graduate program

  • Current Graduate students at U.S. universities: If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, they may apply if they will be enrolled in an eligible program during their time as a Fellow

  • Clinical healthcare degree programs such as doctorates of medicine or Masters of nursing are ineligible.

 Timeline 

  • December 2022: 2023 Quad Fellows announced

  • June 2023: Residential Experience in Australia

  • August 2023: Fellows matriculate at universities and Fellowship programming begins

  • May 2024: 2023 Quad Fellowship cohort graduates

Required Application Materials

  • Official Transcript from Undergraduate University 

    • The Quad Fellowship requires a complete and official record of your higher education. If your official transcript is not in English, please include both the original and a translated copy. If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program, please also include your most recent transcript from your current program.

  • Statement of Purpose 

    • The Statement of Purpose is your opportunity to explain your academic and professional interests and experiences. It should also include how you intend to impact others for the better through your work, and how being a Quad Fellow will aid you in achieving your professional aspirations.

  • 2 Short Essays

    • The short essay responses are opportunities to explain in more detail what you would uniquely bring to the Quad Fellowship and how it would uniquely benefit your academic and professional goals. There are two essay subjects: Leading Positive Change and Sharing and Bridging Diverse Perspectives. For each, you will be able to choose from among a handful of essay prompts. It is recommended to select prompts that will provide new or supplementary information for the Quad Fellowship Admissions Team.

  • Resume

    • Your resume should be no more than 2 pages and should include all relevant experiences, including but not limited to education, work experience, volunteer work, and publications.

  • Three Letters of Recommendation 

    • Your application must include three letters of recommendation. At least two letters of recommendation must come from professors who can speak to your academic abilities. The third letter of recommendation may come from either a professional contact or another academic contact. When choosing recommenders, select those individuals who can speak to both your academic abilities as well as your commitment to making positive impact through your work. 

    • All letters of recommendation must be in English. Recommenders may address their letters to the Quad Fellowship Admissions Team. Applicants will provide their recommenders’ contact information and the recommenders will be able to submit their letters directly to the Quad Fellowship through the application portal.

  • TOEFL Scores 

    • All Quad Fellowship programming will be conducted in English, and all Quad Fellows will study at English-language universities in the US. Therefore, full English proficiency is required for participation in the program. If you are not a native English speaker and/or have not studied at an English post-secondary institution for at least two years, you will need to submit your scores from an English proficiency examination such as the TOEFL. 

Optional Application Materials

  • Additional standardized test scores such as GRE

    • Additional standardized test scores are not required. However, you are welcome to submit them with your application.

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