wabisabi Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Just noticed there isn't a thread for this yet. Anybody else applying? I count as a non-first-year grad student so I'm frantically trying to figure out how to make my case that "receiving a Fellowship would result in exceptional leverage in the kind and quality of [my] graduate work, including [my] ability to pursue promising new ideas." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usmivka Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Well the Fellowship is only eligible to applied scientists and gives out about 15 a year, so it isn't really surprising that there was no thread this year until now--only a small fraction of the grad cafe user base is even eligible, much less are "the brightest technical people in the Nation." Best of luck! Edited October 24, 2013 by Usmivka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemsOrSomething Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I didn't even find out about this until yesterday, but I think I'm going to apply. They have an interesting "moral committment" requirement, where you pledge to use your skills for the good of the nation in times of emergency... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usmivka Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I didn't even find out about this until yesterday, but I think I'm going to apply. They have an interesting "moral committment" requirement, where you pledge to use your skills for the good of the nation in times of emergency... Not just bright, but moral and patriotic too! It figures this started in the 50s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebla Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 How many of us ended up applying to the Hertz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngiNerd-12 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I applied to it. Good luck to every one else who applied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebla Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I think first round results should be out this Friday.. Good luck everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wander Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I've heard it's not very practical to prep for the interview, anyone prepping anyway? If so, how... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebla Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I've heard it's not very practical to prep for the interview, anyone prepping anyway? If so, how... Have you gotten an interview invite already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wander Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 No, and I'm by no means implying that I certainly will. I just figure that most things I would do to prepare for an interview would be beneficial regardless of whether or not I receive an interview, and was curious if anyone had suggestions on preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebla Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 No, and I'm by no means implying that I certainly will. I just figure that most things I would do to prepare for an interview would be beneficial regardless of whether or not I receive an interview, and was curious if anyone had suggestions on preparation. Oh yes I hear quals studying is the perfect preparation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananaphone Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 No, and I'm by no means implying that I certainly will. I just figure that most things I would do to prepare for an interview would be beneficial regardless of whether or not I receive an interview, and was curious if anyone had suggestions on preparation. Here's some good advice from one of last years finalists. Wander 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wander Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks bananaphone, that link is very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paridiso Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Got my interview invitation a few hours ago. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjshap Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I don't know if this thread is still active, but I'm confused about the instructions on the last page of the application. The Additional Information section instructions are:"This page (Page 12) is to be used for submitting a personal essay or for pasting in an essay that is TEXT only. Include here information about your favored extracurricular and leisure time activities since your graduation from high school."Does anyone know what people usually put here? What kind of a personal essay are they interested in? Should I just talk about what I learned from taking a leadership role in a club sport in college? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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