NationalPhDDeadline: 2025-03-03

Quad Fellowship 2025

Government of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States

Overview

Quad Fellowship 2025 is open to PhD students. This scholarship is provided by Government of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States and the value of this scholarship is A one-time stipend of $20,000 and other benefits.

Open for: Master's and doctoral students in STEM fields
Degree: PhD
Provided by: Government of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States
Deadline: 3 Mar 2025
Scholarship Value: A one-time stipend of $20,000 and other benefits

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must

be a citizen or legal permanent resident of 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 be at least 18 years of age at the time of application submission hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2025 have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level

Note

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Applicants must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program at a US-based university to begin the 2025-2026 academic year.
If applicants are currently enrolled in a master's or Ph.D. program in the United States, 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 or Masters of nursing are ineligible.

Benefits

The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and programming such as:
Each Quad fellow will receive a one-time stipend of $20,000 to be used for academic expenses.
Throughout the Fellowship, fellows will have the chance to network and participate in programs alongside leading figures in STEM, government, and society.
Upon completing the Quad Fellowship, senior fellows will join a thriving alumni network dedicated to driving innovation and research for positive societal impact.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship opportunities by following the below-mentioned steps:

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
3Navigate to the 'Create an account' button and click on it.
4Fill in the required details to register. ( Note: - If already registered, log in using valid credentials.)
5After successful registration, fill in the required, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Selection Process

The candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:-
Applications will be reviewed holistically by a diverse team of reviewers from each Quad country with expertise in STEM subject areas. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:
Academic excellence in STEM - Competitive applicants will have a record of demonstrated excellence in a STEM field through academic success and original research.
Passion for the intersection of science, society, and policy - Competitive applicants 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 through research conducted, internships held, professional or academic indicators of commitment, or more.
Capacity to bridge differences - Competitive applicants should demonstrate interest and ability to build connections between individuals with differing cultural, socio-economic, and professional backgrounds.
Orientation toward results - Competitive applicants should have a demonstrated track record of producing tangible, successful, and positive results on past academic, professional, or extracurricular projects.

Documents Required

Official transcript from undergraduate university
Statement of Purpose (SoP)
2 short essays on the given topic
A 2-page resume
TOEFL scores
Three Letters of Recommendation

Quick Info

Funding

A one-time stipend of $20,000 and other benefits

Level

PhD

Region

India

Deadline

2025-03-03

To be eligible, an applicant must

Note

-
Applicants must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program at a US-based university to begin the 2025-2026 academic year.
If applicants are currently enrolled in a master's or Ph.D. program in the United States, 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 or Masters of nursing are ineligible.

Benefits

The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and programming such as:

Each Quad fellow will receive a one-time stipend of $20,000 to be used for academic expenses.

Throughout the Fellowship, fellows will have the chance to network and participate in programs alongside leading figures in STEM, government, and society.

Upon completing the Quad Fellowship, senior fellows will join a thriving alumni network dedicated to driving innovation and research for positive societal impact.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship opportunities by following the below-mentioned steps:

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
3Navigate to the 'Create an account' button and click on it.
4Fill in the required details to register. ( Note: - If already registered, log in using valid credentials.)
5After successful registration, fill in the required, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Selection Process

The candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:-

Applications will be reviewed holistically by a diverse team of reviewers from each Quad country with expertise in STEM subject areas. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:

Academic excellence in STEM - Competitive applicants will have a record of demonstrated excellence in a STEM field through academic success and original research.

Passion for the intersection of science, society, and policy - Competitive applicants 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 through research conducted, internships held, professional or academic indicators of commitment, or more.

Capacity to bridge differences - Competitive applicants should demonstrate interest and ability to build connections between individuals with differing cultural, socio-economic, and professional backgrounds.

Orientation toward results - Competitive applicants should have a demonstrated track record of producing tangible, successful, and positive results on past academic, professional, or extracurricular projects.