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Applying to Graduate School The portable fellowships are valid at only GEM member universities. The cost of application to graduate school is borne by the student. Each university has its own entrance requirements, and students are accepted on their own merits. GEM member universities are not obligated to admit a student. It is advisable to apply for admission to several of the member universities at the same time application is made to the GEM program, but no later than the university's published deadline. Member universities my have additional requirements for the acceptance of GEM fellows (e.g. requirements for obtaining in-state residency, requirements for acceptance of teaching or research assistantship). Please check with the particular graduate school of interest to you. Length of Fellowship MS engineering fellows are expected to complete their master's degree coursework in three semesters or four quarters. For most fellows, this is sufficient time to complete all degree requirements. Ph.D. engineering and science fellows receive five years of support. After the first year, fellows are required to accept a research or teaching assistantship at a member university. Terms of Fellowship Fellows are required to: attend a GEM member University, maintain satisfactory progress toward an MS or Ph.D. degree, abide by GEM guidelines, and abide the guidelines of the company sponsor. |
