Facebook is pleased to announce its Fellowship Program to students at all universities both in the United States and in other countries. It is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area. 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’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.
Eligibility:
- Full-time PhD students who are currently involved in on-going research.
- Students work must be related to one or more relevant disciplines.
- Students must be enrolled during the academic year(s) that the Fellowship is awarded.
- The Fellowship Program is open to PhD students globally who are enrolled in an accredited university in any country.
How to Apply:
All applicants will need to use their Facebook account to apply. Interested candidates must login themselves through the given link.
https://www.facebook.com/careers/program/fellowship/
Supporting Documents:
- Research Summary: 1-2 page research summaries which clearly identifies the area of focus, importance to the field, and applicability to Facebook of the anticipated research during the award. Please reference the topical areas.
- Resume or CV (with email, phone and mailing address). Please include applicable coursework.
- Two letters of recommendation (Provide their email addresses):
- Advisor
- Professional reference (can be from academia or industry)
Financial Aid and Award Money:
Each Fellow will receive the following benefits:
- Tuition and fees will be paid for the academic year (up to two years).
- $37K grant (one-time payment during each academic year).
- Up to $5,000 in conference travel support.
- Paid visit to Facebook HQ to present research.
- Opportunity for a paid internship at Facebook.
Application Deadline:
Applications open on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 00:00 PST and completed application is due by Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 18:00 PST.
Link for More Information:
https://research.facebook.com/programs/fellowship/
Contact Information:
You can email facebookfellowship-at-fb.com with any additional questions you may have.
