February 28th: Applications close
By March 26th: Finalists will be notified
March 30th – April 15th: Finalists will travel to New York City to meet with and present to GQS PhD Fellowship decision panel
By April 24th: GQS PhD Fellows will be selected and notified

GQS PhD Fellowship Eligibility: Students eighteen years of age or older who are currently enrolled at an accredited university in the United States pursuing a PhD in Physics or a related discipline.

Fellows will be eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000 to cover tuition, fees and stipend for the 2026/2027 academic year. PhD fellowships may require university-specific payment arrangements. We will work with each Fellow’s program to arrange the award of your fellowship prior to the 2026/2027 academic year. Recipients will also be matched with a GQS Research Mentor and will be eligible for GQS career opportunities. Recipients are responsible for any taxes incurred due to the value of the Fellowship benefits.

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