Microsoft Research Fellowship Program For PhD Students 2023

The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a global program that identifies and empowers the next generation of exceptional computing research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing and aims to increase the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields to build a stronger and inclusive computing-related research community. We currently offer PhD fellowships in Asia-Pacific, Canada and the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.

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About Microsoft Research Fellowship Program

Opportunity Details

Over the last two decades, the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship program has supported over 700 fellows around the world, many of whom have gone on to work at Microsoft. Others have gone on to perform pioneering research elsewhere within the technology industry or accept faculty appointments at leading universities.

Benefits of Microsoft Research Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Microsoft Research Fellowship Program

  • $15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for academic year 2022–23.
  • Eligible recipients will be offered a 12-week paid internship with the Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI).
  • Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.

Microsoft Research Fellowship Program Requirements

Documents Required for Application

You will be asked to upload 3 documents:

Your curriculum vitae, thesis proposal or research statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Proposals must be submitted in English, and accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).

  • Curriculum vitae – file name: cv
  • Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended—no more than two pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) – file name: thesis
  • Summary of the above thesis proposal or research statement (no more than 150 words; font no smaller than 10-point) – file name: summary


 

Application Deadline

June 9, 2023

Application Date and Process

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Microsoft on webportalapp.com to apply

  • Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
  • Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.
  • For questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at [email protected].

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