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Well folks, I got the email that I'm advancing to the next round (I did an early application). Unfortunately the only school that's nearby for me with a master's program I'm interested in (that is also GEM affiliated) is not accepting master's students for the fellowship (despite the GEM website saying otherwise). I'm going to withdraw my application in the mean time. I've got a secure job right now, so I'm not going to give that up to move somewhere else for graduate school. I don't know what the economy is going to be like in the next few years because of the pandemic. Good luck to everyone else; hopefully my withdrawal will let one of you get slotted in for the fellowship (assuming that's how it works). Edit: I've also been unmatched this entire time, but two far-away schools personally emailed me requesting an interview to be considered for the GEM Fellowship. I've turned them down, as I'm not willing to move out of my city.

Haven't heard anything. The three places I applied to were all government labs. I'm prior military with a current (but not active) security clearance, so I was hoping I would get bumped to the top of the list for these labs in addition to having a competitive application. I'm assuming we won't hear anything until much later. The government is sloooooowwwww to hire; I doubt GEM would be an exception to this.

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Most likely the GEM University Rep was a former GEM fellow themselves. I'm also curious how they classify people as a "top applicant." Did they already rank everyone they reviewed?

Already? That was fast - we barely just hit a week after the deadline. If you don't mind me asking, what are your stats and major?

Depends if you fill out on the application that you want to do the internship. Otherwise, you would only be considered as an Associate (MS or PhD) or University fellow (MS only). No idea. Did a quick search on google for official statistics and couldn't find anything.

I dug around the older GEM threads and it seems that applicants are not matched with an employer until December/early 2021. I don't know if early consideration actually does anything. As a side note, anyone reading this should check with their GEM University reps to see if funding is actually available for the schools you are applying to. I would not rely on the GEM website to tell you if the school funds MS fellows and/or PhD fellows. I've had the misfortune of applying to a school's MS program under GEM (as listed on the GEM website), and then getting told by the school that they do not fund MS fellows and haven't for years. I also know that this same school accepts GEM PhD fellows, but they do not provide the additional $16K stipend for these candidates on top of their normal PhD stipend. Instead, they "claim" that the PhD candidates already get the $16k via their normal stipend, which is a BS move.

Bumping this thread since I finished my early application portion. Anyone else think the UI for the website was wonky?

Evening fellas, Figured I'd start the 2021 GEM Fellowship thread. A Beta Test for the application has been released: // BREAK // Hello Prospective GEM Applicant: You are receiving this email because you completed a GEM Fellowship Prospect Card online, at a GEM programming event, at an exhibit booth, or started an application in the 2020 cycle that was not completed or you were not selected as a GEM Fellow. The 2021 Fellowship Cycle is now open in BETA TEST MODE through June 30, 2020 in an effort to test real time user fellowship applications in our new eGEM 2.0 system. During the BETA TEST period, we will be monitoring any errors or problems encountered by applicants that are shared with GEM during the process. Be aware that in the event the BETA TESTING period is not deemed successful, you may be asked to RESTART AND SUBMIT your application in a different system. Although we do not anticipate a failed beta test period, if this occurs, GEM will contact all applicants with next step instructions. We appreciate your support and wish you luck in the application process. If you have an active 2020 Cycle application, PLEASE WAIT UNTIL AFTER July 1, 2020 to start an application for the 2021 cycle, if you have not already done so. The program is open to US citizens or permanent residents who are available for a GEM industry internship Summer 2021 and wish to pursue (or are currently pursuing) a graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or other applied science field, who currently: are an undergraduate junior or senior (i.e., you will graduate within 1 year of May/June 2020), or hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or are a matriculating graduate student pursuing an MS or PhD in an engineering, computer science or applied science field who have at least one academic year (2 semesters/3 quarters) remaining for this funding cycle, specifically Fall 2021, Winter 2021 (quarter schools only), and Spring 2022. You are encouraged to complete Part I (through STEP 10) of the application by our Early Consideration deadline of October 1st, which places your application in the "first look" pool with our GEM Employers. When preparing your online application, please note the following required information to have prepared. Current Resume (.docx or .doc formats only) Unofficial Transcript for each institution you have attended after high school (1,000 KB or smaller in size) Statement of Purpose (detailing why you would like to attend graduate school and your graduate education goals and research interests) Name, email address, and phone for three recommenders (two required, three STRONGLY recommended; to submit a competitive application you must submit three recommendations) Recommenders should be a past or current collegiate level faculty member (two recommenders) or internship/co-op supervisor that can provide a strong recommendation based on your academic, technical employment or research based performance and ability to successfully complete a graduate degree in STEM. An internship or co-op supervisor that holds an MS or PhD degree is ideal. The deadline to apply and have a complete application on file is November 13, 2020 at 11:59PM EST. Visit the GEM website at www.gemfellowship.org, GEM Fellowship link at top of page, for information on the program and how to apply. Thank you for your interest in the GEM Fellowship program. The National GEM Consortium // BREAK // As courtesy, the previous threads have been listed: GEM Fellowship 2020 GEM Fellowship 2019 GEM Fellowship 2018 GEM Fellowship 2017 GEM Fellowship 2016 GEM Fellowship 2015 GEM Fellowship 2014 GEM Fellowship 2012