The application for the 2027 cohort of the CMU Rales Fellows Program is now open! You can find the application here: 2027 Rales Fellows Candidacy Application
Over 100 graduate STEM programs at Carnegie Mellon University are eligible for this program, which supports both master’s and Ph.D. students. Fellows receive tuition and a stipend for up to two years of their admitted graduate program. In addition to the financial award, Fellows benefit from personalized career advising, mentorship, and leadership development. We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your students.
We’ll be offering CMU Rales Fellows Program Information Sessions throughout the fall, with our first session scheduled for September 23.
Eligibility highlights:
- U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA Recipient
- Pursuing an eligible graduate study in a STEM discipline at Carnegie Mellon’s Pittsburgh campus (master’s or Ph.D.)
- Received a Federal Pell Grant or need-based financial aid as an undergraduate student, or is a first-generation college student.
The priority review deadline is December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.