Carnegie Mellon University

CMU Rales Fellows Program

The Carnegie Mellon University Rales Fellows Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of STEM leaders and drive innovation by increasing access to a life-changing graduate education. By removing financial barriers to obtaining advanced degrees and providing Fellows with holistic support, the Rales Fellows Program empowers and connects scholars who share a passion for progress and innovation. The program provides graduate students with full tuition as well as a stipend to cover living expenses such as housing and health insurance. Fellows benefit from an ecosystem of holistic opportunities to ensure their success as they develop into future STEM leaders, including comprehensive, cohort-based onboarding, dedicated career services, faculty mentoring, networking programs, and opportunities to build leadership skills in local and global communities. The program was made possible through the generosity of the Norman R. and Ruth Rales Foundation.