GEM Ph.D. Engineering and Science Fellowship 2027

The objective of this program is to offer doctoral fellowships to students who have either completed, are currently enrolled in a master’s in engineering program, or received admittance into a PhD program directly from a bachelor’s degree program. Fellowships may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted. Please note that University / Associate Fellows are nominated by the University, not selected by the applicant.

During the first academic year of being awarded the GEM Fellowship, the GEM Consortium remits a stipend and a cost of instruction grant to the institution where the fellow is enrolled. Thereafter, up to the fifth year of the doctoral program, continued financial support of the GEM Fellow is borne by the GEM University through alternative sources of funding such as institutional awards, assistantships or other external fellowships. Continued support from the GEM University will be contingent upon the GEM Fellow remaining in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress in their graduate program. Fellows are provided a paid graduate level summer work experience through the Employer Member for at least one summer.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 13, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorTastyPlacement
• Course to studyAeronautical Engineering , Aerospace , Analytical Chemistry , Anatomy , Biochemistry , Bioengineering , Biology , Biomedical Engineering , Chemical Engineering , Chemistry , Civil Engineering , Computer Engineering , Computer Science , Data Science , Electrical Engineering , Environmental Engineering , Environmental Science , Industrial Engineering , Information Systems , Manufacturing Engineering , Materials Science , Mathematics , Mechanical Engineering , Nuclear Engineering , Operations Research , Organic Chemistry , Petroleum Engineering , Physics , Robotics Engineering , Structural Engineering , Agricultural Engineering , Automotive , Inorganic Chemistry , Materials Engineering , Metallurgical Engineering , Systems Engineering
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

• Employer Fellows (All applicants must be available for selection by an employer) – University Sponsorship required

  • Additional stipend (assistantships, grants, other stipend dollars) support from GEM Member University to bring the stipend amount up to the funding level of other funded PhD students in that department
  • A minimum of one paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member
  • Full tuition and fees up to the fifth year of the PhD program
  • PhD Employer Fellows receive a stipend of at least $16,000 per year –  The terms and conditions of the living stipend will be found on the University Support Agreement signed in the eGEM system.

University / Associate are nominated by the university, not chosen by the applicant.

• Associate Fellows

  • Full tuition and fees provided by the GEM Member University
  • At least $8,000 stipend per year provided by the GEM Member University For Master Student
  • At least $16,000 stipend per year provided by the GEM Member University For PhD Student

*Disclamer* Requirements and procedures may vary by institution. Please consult your university representative for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Requirements

Program Eligibility

• Whether you are an undergraduate Senior, a current graduate student working towards an MS or PhD, or a post-baccalaureate graduate seeking to return to graduate school, the GEM Fellowship Program may be the perfect fit for you.
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
• Employer selected fellows must contractually agree to intern with a GEM Employer member the Summer immediately after sponsorship.

General Eligibility

• Citizenship: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident at time of application.

• GRE: Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the GRE to qualify for multiple GEM Member University programs.  Although NOT required.  Applicants can submit scores only if applicant have them on or before the GEM application deadline.  GEM will accept GRE scores after the GEM application deadline.

University Graduate Program: Applicants must directly apply to a minimum of three (3) GEM Member Universities STEM graduate departments. The deadline to apply to three GEM Member Universities is January 15th OR the relevant STEM graduate department deadline, whichever is earlier. Applicants must be admitted into a GEM Member University graduate program with confirmed department funding support before the GEM Fellowship is awarded.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the GEM webpage.