[United States] Quad Fellowship – Elevating the Brightest Minds in STEM for Collective Good 2024

Greetings from the Institute of International Education!

The Institute of International Education (IIE) Quad Fellowship is a prestigious program aimed at fostering global collaboration and understanding. This fellowship provides exceptional individuals with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and academic pursuits across four renowned institutions: Harvard University, MIT, Tsinghua University, and the National University of Singapore. Participants benefit from access to world-class resources, mentorship from esteemed faculty, and a diverse cohort of fellow scholars. Through immersive experiences and cross-cultural exchange, Quad Fellows develop the skills and perspectives needed to address complex global challenges and contribute meaningfully to their respective fields. This fellowship stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation in advancing knowledge and innovation on a global scale.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Quad Fellowship Elevating the Brightest Minds in STEM for Collective Good 2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Quad Fellowship is a first-of-its-kind fellowship designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. It offers an unparalleled blend of financial support, cross-cultural exchange, and networking:  

  • A one-time stipend of US $40,000 for academic expenses. 
  • Networking opportunities with accomplished minds in STEM, government, and society.  
  • Multicultural alumni network dedicated to advancing innovation and research for positive social impact.
  • The inaugural cohort of Quad Fellows is a diverse and dynamic array of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians from the four Quad countries of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. More than 50% of our inaugural class identifies as women or non-binary and are currently studying across 49 distinct areas of specialization in STEM across the US. Quad Fellows recently gathered at the White House to celebrate the successes of the first cohort and mark the launch of the second cycle.

 

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Master’s and doctoral students in science and technology who demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field, and a desire to use their talents to promote collective good
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in English

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. English Language Proficiency
  3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. Motivation Letter
  8. Colored Copy of Passport
  9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
  10. Passport Size Photo 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Submit your application to the application portal no later than 1 April 2024 (5 PM ET).
  2. If you need the university-level recommendation letter, submit the required documents (attached above) to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 25 March 2024 for internal review.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
  • In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM