Applications are currently ongoing for the Microsoft Research PhD Global Fellowship for the 2022/2023 Academic year.
Over the last two decades, the MS 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 MS 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.
Benefits
- For the academic year 2022–23, $15,000 USD is awarded to assist with research as part of their doctoral thesis work.
- The Microsoft Africa Research Institute will offer eligible applicants a 12-week paid internship (MARI).
- Mentorship and opportunities to create partnerships with Microsoft research teams will be given.
Eligibility
- 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):
- AI/ML/NLP/data science
- Health
- Sustainability
- Human-computer interaction
- Students must be entering their second year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 – July 2023.
- PhD students submitting a proposal should be able to communicate their research (both in writing and verbally) in English.
Application Process
Interested applicants for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship are to submit the following documents for application:
- Proposals and letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae
- Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended—no more than two pages including references with a font no smaller than 10-point)
- Summary of the above thesis proposal or research statement (no more than 150 words; font no smaller than 10-point)
To apply, click here.
Deadline: June 07, 2022.
For more information, visit the official site.
