Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship

Quick Facts

The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program supports men and women in their third and fourth years of PhD graduate studies. This fellowship award covers 100 percent of tuition and fees for two academic years (2012-13 and 2013-14), with an additional stipend to cover living expenses while in school. Conference and travel allowance may also provided to attend professional conferences or seminars. All applicants must be enrolled in a full-time PhD program with a research focus in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering.

Annual Value: 
Full tuition and fees plus annual living stipend of US$28,000
Award Status: 
Active
Deadline: 

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Eligibility

Students must be starting their second or third year in an eligible PhD program in the fall (August/September) semester or quarter of 2011.

Citizenship: 
Canadian
Citizenship: 
Permanent Resident
Citizenship: 
International
Degree Level: 
Doctoral
Applicant Status: 
Continuing Students

Procedures

Application Procedures: 

Applicants must submit their application materials to their academic department. Direct applications to Microsoft from students will not be accepted.

Nomination Procedures: 

Nominations from departments are  submitted directly to Microsoft.

Further Information

All recipients will be offered the opportunity to complete one salaried internship over the duration of the year following the award.

For further information, please visit the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program website.

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