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The National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC)

The National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) is an organization of leading universities, national laboratories, and corporations that aims to increase the number of qualified U.S. citizen Ph.D.'s in the physical sciences and related engineering fields. It emphasizes recruitment of a diverse applicant pool of women and historically underrepresented minorities.

NPSC offers a unique six-year doctoral fellowship program in astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geology, materials sciences, mathematical sciences, physics and their subdisciplines. The consortium is dedicated to increasing the existing pool of Ph.D.'s to provide industry and higher education with the diversity and balance for the future of scientific research in America.

Application Deadline
To apply, visit http://www.npsc.org/.

About the Program
As a corporate member of the consortium, NSA sponsors students pursuing doctorate degrees in mathematics, engineering, computer science, and physics. In addition to providing financial support through membership dues, NSA also provides technical mentoring and at least two summers of employment to each sponsored student.

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance.
Must be pursuing a Ph.D in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) is preferred
A minimum 3.5 GPA in math courses is preferred
Must be willing to accept a two-year post doctorate employment obligation with NSA

How to Apply
To apply, please contact:

The National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC)
c/o New Mexico State University
Post Office Box 3001
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8801

E-mail: npsc@nmsu.edu
Phone: (800) 952-4118
Fax: (505) 646-6097

For more information regarding this program, please contact NSA at:
National Security Agency
Office of Recruitment and Hiring
Attn: NPSC
Suite 6779
9800 Savage Road
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779