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NTT Research Fellowship
Application status: Closed

NTT Research Foundation has established a fellowship program for current graduate and PhD students pursuing full-time study in Biomedical Engineering, Quantum Science & Engineering, and Physics at select research universities for the upcoming academic year.

The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Applicants to the NTT Research Fellowship must plan to enroll or currently be enrolled in full-time graduate study in one of the following programs at one of the research universities indicated for the entire upcoming academic year:

  • Biomedical Engineering award
    • Georgia Institute of Technology (Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program)
    • Johns Hopkins University (Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program)
    • Vanderbilt University (Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program)
  • Quantum Physics Award
    • Harvard University (Harvard Quantum Initiative)
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Physics PhD Program)
    • Stanford University (Applied Physics PhD Program and Physics PhD Programs)

NTT Research, Inc. and NTT Data, Inc. employees and children are ineligible to apply.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

  • Academic performance
  • Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
  • Work experience
  • Two online letters of recommendation completed by faculty members from a previous or current university
  • Unusual personal or family circumstances
  • Four essay responses to the following prompts:
    • What is the intent of your research and what inspired you to focus on this subject? (3,000 characters)
    • We are interested in gaining insights into your passions and motivations. Could you please describe events in your life that may have shaped your perspectives? Any relevant successes or achievements? Try to discuss not just where you’ve been but also where you hope to go in your career. (3,000 characters)
    • How do you think receiving this Fellowship could make an impact and help you achieve your goals? (1,000 characters)
    • Who has been your biggest influence or inspiration? (1,000 characters)

Financial need is not considered.

Scholarship America will select up to 5 finalists. NTT Research Foundation will review finalist applications and select the recipients.

Awards

Up to two full-ride awards will be granted. If the applicant pool allows, one Biomedical Engineering Award and one Quantum Physics Award will be granted.

Awards are intended to cover tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Award amounts will be determined based on the cost of attendance as determined by each recipient’s college or university, plus a stipend for books and supplies. Recipients must submit their cost of attendance before each academic year. If recipients have changes to their enrollment mid-year, their award amount may be adjusted.

Awards are renewable up to five years or until a PhD is earned, whichever occurs first, on the basis of satisfactory academic performance and continued full-time enrollment in an eligible program at an eligible university.

Awards are for Graduate and PhD study only.

Recipients may be offered a living stipend through NTT Research Foundation. Sponsor will manage the entire stipend process, including disbursement and tax liability, and reporting.

Recipients may be offered an optional internship with NTT Research, Inc.

Notification

All applicants will be notified in late May.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of NTT Research Foundation. Payments are made in August and December.

As part of your application, you must upload the following:

  • A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
    • Student name
    • School name
    • Grades
    • Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken
  • An acceptance letter verifying acceptance to an eligible program at an eligible university

Two letters of recommendation must be submitted online on your behalf no later than April 3, 2025 3:00 pm Central Time. Recommendations must be completed by faculty members from a previous or current university.

Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.

NTT Research Foundation has partnered with Scholarship America. Selecting the button below will redirect you to the Scholarship America Student Hub!

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