Apply for the 2023 Microsoft Research Ph.D Fellowship

Apply for the 2023 Microsoft Research Ph.D Fellowship

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. 

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.

The details of the fellowship program vary by region. Please see your region tab for details and instructions, as well as the FAQ for answers to common questions.

For the purposes of this fellowship, those students submitting a proposal must attend a university in Africa.

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Timeline

• May 9 | Call for applications opens
• June 7 | Call for applications closes 
• July 15 – Aug 12 | Selected candidates are invited for interviews 
• August 19 | Selected candidates are notified of their fellowship offer by email
• September 28 | Fellowship recipients are announced publicly

Benefits

• $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.

Eligibility criteria

• 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.
• PhD 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)

To know more, visit Microsoft.com