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About

The Quad Fellowship is an initiative of the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. This first-of-its-kind scholarship program is designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists and builds on the renewed commitment to regional cooperation that emerged from the revitalization of the Quad dialogue in November 2017. This revival marked a strategic shift toward strengthening security, economic, and technological collaboration among the four nations, laying the foundation for initiatives like the Quad Fellowship. The Quad Fellowship is operated in consultation with a non-governmental task force composed of academic, foreign policy, and private sector leaders from each Quad country. The Institute of International Education (IIE), a global not-for-profit organization that manages many of the world’s most prestigious scholarship and fellowship programs, administers the fellowship.

Corporate Partners

The Quad Fellowship has been supported by a group of industry-leading corporate and civil society sponsors with track records of driving innovation and technological advancement.

Current Funders

Founding Corporate Funders

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Benefits

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

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

  • Programming
    During the Fellowship, Quad Fellows will have the opportunity to network and engage in programming with accomplished minds in STEM, government, and society.

  • Alumni Program for Senior Fellows
    Upon graduation from the Quad Fellowship program, Senior Fellows will join a growing alumni network dedicated to advancing innovation and research for positive social impact.

Eligibility

  • Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents of the Quad Countries – 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

  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2025

  • A demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level

  • Prospective Graduate Student: Must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program at a US-based university to begin the 2025-2026 academic year

  • Current Graduate Students at US Universities: If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in the US, 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, veterinary science, dentistry, clinical psychology, or Masters of nursing are ineligible. Business degrees such as Masters of Business Administration (MBAs) or Masters in Business Analytics are also ineligible

FAQ

  • There are three components of the application process:

    1. Online application requesting three essays, background information, and three letters of recommendation. At least two letters of recommendation must come from professors who can speak to the candidate’s academic abilities; one may come from either a professional contact or another academic contact.

    2. Expert review designed to assess proficiency in the applicant’s STEM field.

    3. Final-round panel interview designed to assess passion for the intersection of STEM and social impact, and identify candidates who demonstrate integrity, curiosity, and compassion for the world around them.

    For more details on the application process and required application materials, please see our Required Application Materials.

  • We use a holistic review process to evaluate applications within their context. While academic excellence is an important selection criterion, we do not rely solely on transcripts to make our decisions. The essays, letters of recommendation, and a candidate’s resume all factor into our assessment.

  • The application requires at least two letters of recommendation from professors who can speak to your academic abilities. The third letter of recommendation may be from either a professional contact or another academic contact.

Applications

General

  • The Quad Fellowship does not sponsor Visas or National passports. We encourage you to inquire with your university as soon as possible about their visa process.

    Selected fellows must have no legal barrier to entry to the United States that would prevent them from acquiring a student visa to accept their Quad Fellowship. Failure to obtain a visa for any reason will result in your inability to accept a Quad Fellowship.

  • The Quad Fellowship does not offer financial support for partners or dependents of Fellows.

  • The application and programming will be offered in English.

  • You may reapply in subsequent years so long as you plan to be enrolled in a qualified academic program during your time as a Fellow. We recommend indicating what has changed for you academically, personally, and professionally since your last application.

  • Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to offer individualized feedback, but encourage you to apply again if you continue to be eligible.