Microsoft Research: PhD Fellowship Program
The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a two-year fellowship program for outstanding PhD students nominated by their universities. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must apply during your second or third year of PhD studies. Fellowships are granted by Microsoft Research at the discretion of Microsoft.
Listing Details
Organization Name
Microsoft Research
Organization Mandate
More than 1,000 scientists and engineers work across multiple research areas in research labs worldwide, making significant product contributions and collaborating on external projects that help solve global challenges.
Countries
Regions
Subject - funding opportunities
Computer Science, Electrical Egineering or Mathematics
Application deadline
October
Amount of the award
The fellowship recipient award will cover 100% of the tuition and fees for two academic years. A stipend is provided to cover living expenses while in school. A conference and travel allowance is provided for recipients to attend professional conferences or seminars. All recipients will be offered the opportunity to complete one salaried internship during the year following the award.
Eligibility - nationality
Canada, United States, Students at Canadian or American universities only
Eligibility
Applicants for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program must be nominated by their universities, and their nominations must be confirmed by the office of the chair of the eligible department. Direct applications from students are not accepted. Student must attend a United States or Canadian university and be enrolled in the Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics department (if your department is within the scope of these areas, but is titled differently, you are eligible). Students must be in their second or third year of an eligible PhD program in the fall semester or quarter of 2015. The nominating university will be asked to confirm the student’s PhD program start date (month/year). See website for further eligibility info.