Microsoft Research: PhD Fellowship Program

Microsoft Research

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.

Computer Science, Electrical Egineering or Mathematics

October

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.

Canada, United States, Students at Canadian or American universities only

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.