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GAANN Program Application Information
The focus of Rensselaer GAANN is in the area of “Terascale electronic and photonic materials and devices”. The fellowships will cover full tuition and provide a yearly stipend up to $30,000 pending the FAFSA results. This Fellowship is renewable contingent upon satisfactory progress. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue a Ph.D. in the terascale electronics and related areas.
Candidate Profile
To be successful, the students nominated should possess the following characteristics:
- Must be either US citizens or Permanent residents of the US
- Possess excellent GPA and GRE scores
- Qualified for admission to the PhD program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Able to provide faculty recommendations supporting the nomination
- Must demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA (This report determines your need/stipend)
Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Faculty Nomination Process:
Faculty members may select up to three candidates for consideration. Complete and return the GAANN Fellowship Nomination Form by fax (518) 276 6680 or by e-mail physics-GAANN@rpi.edu.
Student Application Process:
Secure faculty recommendations that demonstrate your potential for success at Rensselaer and qualification for the GAANN Fellowship.
Submit your application materials to Graduate Admissions
In your “Statement of Background and Goals”, please make it clear that you are interested in being a GAANN Fellow.
Register at the Online Registration for GAANN Fellowship
Timeline
Fellowship application deadline:
- Fall entrance: January 15
- Spring entrance: August 15
Fellowship award notification:
- Fall entrance: March 1
- Spring entrance: September 15
Student enrollment decision deadline:
- Fall entrance: April 15
- Spring entrance: October 15
Contact
GAANN Fellowship Committee
Department of Physics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St., Troy, NY 12180-3590
e-mail: physics-GAANN@rpi.edu
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