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This year, we are excited to accept applications for the inaugural class of Quad Fellows - a collaborative network of exceptional engineers, mathematicians, scientists, and technologists who will advance innovation and research with a steadfast dedication to positive social impact.
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.
We Look For:
Academic Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM): Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in a STEM field through academic success and / or original research.
Passion for the Intersection of Science, Society, and Policy: Candidates should demonstrate their interest and engagement not only in the sciences, but also in the impact these fields can have on society and public policy. This could be demonstrated by research conducted, internships held, or other professional or academic indicators of commitment.
Capacity to Bridge Differences: Candidates should demonstrate interest and ability to build connections between individuals with differing cultural, socio-economic, and professional backgrounds.
Orientation Towards Results: Candidates should describe their track record and abilities to produce tangible, successful, and positive results.
How to Apply
Confirm you are eligible for the Quad Fellowship by reviewing the eligibility criteria below.
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.
Await notification for the next steps by mid-July. Selected applicants will advance to the interview stage of the selection process.
Click here to view the application questions.
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 submission
Be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States
Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2023
Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, they may apply if they will be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow (i.e., August 2023 - May 2024)
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application submission
Be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States
Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2023
Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, they may apply if they will be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow (i.e., August 2023 - May 2024)
Timeline
March 2022: Application Opens
June 30, 2022: Application Closes
July 2022 - October 2022: Application Review Period
October 2022: Quad Fellows are selected and pre-Fellowship programming begins
August 2023: Residential experience and Fellowship programming begins
Summer 2024: Senior Fellowship (alumni) programming begins
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. Be sure to give your recommenders at least 3 weeks of notice to complete their letters by June 2022.
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.