QUAD Fellowship 2022 for master’s and doctoral students; all you should know

The Quadrilateral Dialogue (QUAD), which includes partner countries – Australia, India, Japan, and the United States has announced the QUAD Fellowship 2022 for American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian students to pursue master’s and doctoral degree programmes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States.

The program is offered by Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative that will sponsor 100 exceptional students with $50,000 and other benefits aimed at developing 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.

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Eligibility for QUAD Fellowship

The Candidates applying for the fellowship must hold the following eligibility –

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• Legal permanent residents or citizens of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States
• Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in any STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field
• Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level

Also, if any applicants are currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program, they may apply if they wish to be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow (i.e., August 2023 – May 2024).

Benefits of QUAD Fellowship

• Each selected candidate will receive a one-time amount of $50,000 for tuition, research, fees, books, room and board, and related academic expenses.
• In addition, candidates can apply for separate demonstrated needs-based funding of up to $25,000 to cover costs related to completing graduate-level studies.

Documents needed for QUAD Fellowship

• Official Transcript from Undergraduate University
• Statement of Purpose for QUAD Fellowship
• Short Essays
• Candidates Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• TOEFL Scores
• Optional Application Materials

Important dates for QUAD Fellowship

To apply now for Quad Fellowship 2022: Visit official website.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed holistically by a diverse team of reviewers from each Quad country with expertise in STEM subject areas and candidates will be selected based on the following qualities-

• Academic excellence in STEM
• Passion for the intersection of science, society, and policy
• Capacity to bridge differences
• Orientation toward results

Important Points

• The Quad Fellowship does not offer financial support for partners or dependents of accepted Fellows
• The Quad Fellowship does not sponsor Visas or National passports
• All interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Notifications and correspondence will be conducted solely through email
• A dual citizen of a Quad member country and a student of a non-member country can also apply for the fellowship

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