The National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) sponsors a six-year doctoral fellowship program in the physical sciences that targets underrepresented minorities and women. Eligible fields include astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematical sciences, physics, and material science.

Total estimated value of the fellowships can be up to $200,000, depending on the university chosen by the fellow. Fellowships are tenable only at NPSC-signatory institutions, which include most leading research universities. Fellows receive tuition and fees from their universities, as well as stipends of $12,500 a year for the first four years, and $15,000 a year for the final two years, plus two summers of research employment with NPSC corporate sponsors.

NPSC welcomes applications from all U.S. citizens, with continued emphasis toward the recruitment of underrepresented minorities: African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans (Indian, Eskimo, Aleut), Pacific Islanders (Polynesian) and/or women. Evaluation will be based on such factors as academic record and concentration, research activities, honors, and awards.

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