The Microsoft Research Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. fellowships in Asia-Pacific, Canada, the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Over the last two decades, the Microsoft Research Ph.D. 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.
WORTH
- $15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for the 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.
ELIGIBILITY
- Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.
- Ph.D. students must be enrolled at a university in Africa
- Proposed research must be closely related to one of the themes at Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI)
- Students must be in their second year or beyond of their Ph.D. program sometime between August 2022 – July 2023, having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.
- Ph.D. students must continue to be enrolled at the university at the beginning of the academic year 2023 or forfeit the award (i.e., entering their third year or beyond of their program).
DEADLINE: June 9, 2023
To apply and for more information, apply here.
