Application Deadline: October 4th 2019
The Facebook Fellowship Program is designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university.
The program is open to students in any year of their PhD study and
supports talented students from traditionally under-represented minority
groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the
student’s research statement, publication record and recommendation
letters.
Winners of the Fellowship are entitled to receive two years of tuition and fees paid, a stipend of $37,000 each year and up to $5,000 in conference travel support.
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Applications for the 2020 Facebook Fellowship program are now open.
August 12, 2019
Applications Open
October 4, 2019, 11:59pm PST
Applications Close
The Facebook Fellowship Program is designed to encourage and
support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and
relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering
at an accredited university.
The program is open to students in any year of their PhD study and
supports talented students from traditionally under-represented minority
groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the
student’s research statement, publication record and recommendation
letters.
Winners of the Fellowship are entitled to receive two years of
tuition and fees paid, a stipend of $37,000 each year and up to $5,000
in conference travel support.
Facebook Fellowship Award Includes
- Tuition and fees paid for the academic year (up to two years/four semesters)
- $37K grant (one-time payment during each academic year)
- Up to $5,000 in conference travel support
- Paid visit to Facebook headquarters to for the annual Fellowship Summit
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be full-time PhD students currently involved in
on-going research who are enrolled in an accredited university in any
country - Students’ work must be related to one or more relevant disciplines (see research areas below)
- Students must be enrolled during the academic year(s) the Fellowship is awarded
Applications Must Include
- 500-word research summary which clearly identifies the area of
focus, importance to the field and applicability to Facebook of the
anticipated research during the award (reference the research areas
below) - Resume or CV, with email, phone and mailing address, and applicable coursework noted
- Two letters of recommendation. Please provide reference email addresses. One reference must be from an academic advisor