The National GEM Consortium

Name

The National GEM Consortium

Legal name

The National GEM Consortium

Website

https://gemfellowship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Fellowship and STEM Talent Development Programs

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Employer-Sponsored Scholarships (EDAIAOAI)

Keywords

• Graduate fellowship programs
• STEM workforce development
• Diversity in engineering
• Talent matching platform
• University membership consortium

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Employer Membership Fees: Employer members pay a $5,000 annual sustaining membership fee plus a $22,500 recruitment fee per student sponsored. This provides access to GEM's talent pipeline and the ability to sponsor GEM Fellows who intern with the employer and commit to full-time employment upon graduation.
2. University Membership Fees: University members pay a $2,500 annual sustaining membership fee and provide full tuition and fees for GEM Fellows enrolled at their institution. This grants access to GEM's applicant database and the ability to recruit sponsored STEM graduate students.
3. Program Sponsorships: Sponsors fund specific GEM programs including National GRAD Lab sponsorship ($30,000), FFP Symposium sponsorship ($30,000), Alumni events ($1,500-$15,000), and Technical Presentation competitions ($15,000). These provide branding opportunities and direct engagement with GEM's talent network.
4. Individual Donations: GEM accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals via its website and text-to-give campaign (text 'GEM' to 243725). The organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The National GEM Consortium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit consortium that recruits underrepresented minority students pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering, and matches their specific skills to the technical needs of GEM employer sponsors (75+ corporations and U.S. national laboratories) through a portable fellowship that includes tuition, fees, a stipend, and paid summer internships. The organization operates an eGEM online portal for applications, applicant management, and member services, alongside complementary programs such as GRAD Lab outreach workshops, the FFP Symposium, and an annual national conference, financed primarily through employer and university membership fees, program sponsorships, and individual donations.

Product overview

The National GEM Consortium (GEM) operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on the GEM Fellowship — a portable graduate fellowship for MS and PhD students in applied science and engineering. The core offering combines financial support (tuition, fees, stipends) with paid summer internships at employer sponsors. GEM's programmatic suite includes the GRAD Lab undergraduate outreach workshop, the Future Faculty and Professionals (FFP) Symposium for career development, and the Annual Board Meeting & Conference for community building and talent recruitment. The Alumni Association sustains engagement with over 5,000 fellows post-graduation. All fellowship administration and member services run through GEM's eGEM online portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GRAD Lab: Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees Laboratory - a portable undergraduate program designed to increase awareness of the importance of pursuing an advanced degree, featuring one-day events on GEM Member University campuses or at national conferences
• Future Faculty and Professionals (FFP) Symposium
• GEM Alumni Association

Products and services

• GEM Fellowship Program A portable graduate fellowship providing MS and PhD students in applied science and engineering with full tuition, fees, a stipend, and paid summer internships at major employer sponsors. Fellows are matched to employer and university partners through GEM's portable fellowship model.
• Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees Laboratory (GRAD Lab) A portable one-day undergraduate workshop hosted at GEM member university campuses and national conferences to raise awareness of graduate education benefits and encourage applications to the GEM Fellowship program.
• Future Faculty and Professionals (FFP) Symposium GEM's signature career development program for junior and future faculty members and industry professionals, offering workshops on mentoring, grant writing, research opportunities, and career transitions.
• GEM Annual Board Meeting & Conference GEM's annual national convening featuring networking, technical presentation competitions, GRAD Lab sessions, FFP workshops, career fairs, and awards, bringing together fellows, alumni, employers, and university partners.
• GEM Alumni Association (GAA) A network of over 5,000 GEM Fellowship alumni providing ongoing professional community, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and pathways for alumni to give back to the next generation of fellows.
• eGEM Online Portal GEM's online application and member management system enabling students to apply for fellowships, submit materials, and access member services including the applicant database for university and employer representatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of GEM Fellows accept full-time offers from sponsoring employers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Idaho National Laboratory (INL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018INL expanded its GEM partnership in 2018 to cast a wider net and capture the brightest minds in science and research through inclusive diversity. INL's success is tied to its ability to recruit talented individuals who impact the world.
• Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Berkeley Lab became a GEM Employer Member in 2017 and has hosted GEM Fellows in research positions. GEM Fellow Liban Hussein completed an internship working on particle physics experiments for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.
• Intel CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Intel is a long-standing GEM Employer Member that recruits GEM Fellows for technical positions. Intel provides summer internships and financial support for Fellows, gaining access to diverse technical talent. Vice President Michael Greene has praised GEM for providing enthusiastic and bright technical talent.
• MITRE CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976MITRE has been a GEM Employer Member for decades. CEO Al Grasso served as GEM Board President from 2010-2012, demonstrating deep commitment to the organization's mission of advancing STEM diversity.
• United Technologies Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976United Technologies Research Center is a GEM Employer Member that values recruiting top-level talent. They onboarded four PhD interns through GEM and found the process easy for sponsoring graduate programming.
• Apple Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Apple is a GEM Employer Member that recruits Fellows for engineering and technical positions. Multiple 2025 GEM Fellows are sponsored by Apple including those in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science programs.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976IBM is a major GEM Employer Member sponsoring numerous Fellows annually across disciplines including Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science. IBM gains access to diverse STEM talent pipeline through GEM.
• 3M CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 19763M is both a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows and a National GRAD Lab Sponsor, demonstrating multi-level commitment to GEM's mission and access to the STEM talent pipeline.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976NREL is a GEM Employer Member and has received GEM's Corporate Leadership Award. NREL Director Martin Keller was honored for outstanding contributions to STEM workforce development.
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976ORNL is a major GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows across multiple disciplines including Bioengineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering.
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976LLNL is a GEM Employer Member that sponsors Fellows for research positions in Physics, Materials Science, and Computer Science, providing access to the national laboratory talent pipeline.
• Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976LANL is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Physics, leveraging GEM's diverse talent network.
• Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976ANL is a GEM Employer Member that sponsors Fellows in Computer Science, Data Science, and Mechanical Engineering, connecting with diverse STEM talent through GEM programs.
• Sandia National LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Sandia is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Computer Engineering, utilizing GEM's pipeline for national laboratory research positions.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976PNNL is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows, connecting with diverse STEM talent for research positions across the Pacific Northwest.
• Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU-APL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976JHU-APL is a major GEM Employer Member sponsoring numerous Fellows across disciplines including Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering.
• MIT Lincoln Laboratory (MITLL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Systems Engineering for research positions.
• Lam Research CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Lam Research is a GEM Employer Member and National GEM Sponsor that provides paid internships and sponsorship for Fellows in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Computer Science.
• Adobe Systems IncorporatedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Adobe is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows in Computer Science and related technical fields, leveraging GEM's diverse talent pipeline.
• ASML US, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976ASML is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows across multiple disciplines including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Engineering.
• Micron TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Micron is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows in Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering, providing internships and access to diverse technical talent.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976UL is a GEM Employer Member and National MOU partner sponsoring Fellows across Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering disciplines.
• Genentech, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Genentech is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows in Biological Sciences and Chemical Engineering for research positions in the biotechnology sector.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976BNL is a GEM Employer Member sponsoring Fellows in Physics and Chemistry, connecting with diverse STEM talent for national laboratory research.
• Carnegie Mellon UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Carnegie Mellon is a GEM University Member and 2025 Conference Registration Sponsor, hosting numerous GEM Fellows across engineering and science disciplines. President Farnam Jahanian was honored at the 45th Annual Conference.
• Georgia Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Georgia Tech is a major GEM University Member hosting the most Fellows of any institution. The university is also represented in GEM's governance and leadership.
• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Stanford is a GEM University Member hosting Fellows across Materials Science, Physics, and other engineering disciplines.
• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Cornell is a GEM University Member hosting Fellows in Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and related STEM fields.
• Rice UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Rice is a GEM University Member hosting Fellows across multiple disciplines including Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Columbia is a GEM University Member hosting Fellows in Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, and Computer Science programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME): NACME is the most direct comparable — a non-profit scholarship consortium funding underrepresented minority engineering students through corporate/university partnerships with similar Stipend and employer-matching model.
• INROADS: INROADS is a non-profit diversity talent-development organization providing corporate internships and career pathways for underrepresented minority students, comparable mission and employer-funded model.
• The PhD Project: The PhD Project is a non-profit focused on increasing underrepresented minority business school faculty, a structurally similar fellowship pipeline that channels minority scholars into industry/academic partner roles.
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES): AISES is a non-profit STEM-focused professional society that supports Native American STEM students via scholarships, internships, and corporate partnerships, directly comparable demographic and program overlap with GEM.
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): SWE is a non-profit professional organization providing scholarships, fellowships, and corporate career programming to women in STEM — overlapping with GEM's mission of diversifying STEM pipelines and corporate member base.
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): NSBE is a national student/professional society supporting Black engineering students through scholarships, corporate partnerships, and career fairs — directly comparable target demographic and corporate-sponsored programming.
• UNCF (United Negro College Fund): UNCF is the largest minority education non-profit, administering corporate and donor-funded scholarships for students at HBCUs — comparable scholarship administration and corporate-funded fellowship model, though K-12/undergraduate focus.
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): HACU is a non-profit advocating for Hispanic-serving institutions with corporate/government partnerships and scholarship programs targeting Hispanic students in STEM, overlapping with GEM's underrepresented minority mission.

Broad incumbents

• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP): NSF GRFP is the largest US government-funded STEM graduate fellowship, providing three-year stipends to selected graduate students. A comparable STEM fellowship competitor at national scale though government-funded versus GEM's employer/consortium funding model.

Others

• Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: Sloan Foundation is a major philanthropic grantmaker for STEM research, education, and underrepresented minorities in science — comparable mission-support role and funder adjacency to GEM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/nationalgemconsortium

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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