The CMU Rales Fellows program is a graduate fellowship program dedicated to developing a more diverse community of exceptionally talented STEM leaders from underrepresented and under resourced backgrounds. CMU believes that students should not have to look at cost as a barrier to graduate education. This program provides domestic students with full tuition, as well as stipend to cover living expenses, housing, and health insurance. Rales Fellows students work toward advancements the sciences and technology to further human progress all while inspiring and building a path for other students to follow. The first cohort will be enrolled in the Fall 2024 semester.