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Facebook Fellowship Program 2021-22

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Eligibility

Ph.D. Scholars

Region

All

Award

USD 42,000 per annum and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Facebook Fellowship Program 2021-22 is an initiative for students who are pursuing a Ph.D. degree in areas related to Computer Science and Engineering at an accredited university. This program intends to provide financial aid to talented students belonging to traditionally under-represented minority groups. The selected fellows will receive tuition and fees for two years, a $42,000 annual stipend to cover living and conference travel costs.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program in research areas related to Computer Science and Engineering at an accredited university in any country
  • Be currently involved in ongoing research
  • Be working on one or more relevant disciplines
  • Be enrolled in the academic year when the fellowship is awarded
Benefits
  • Tuition and academic fee for up to two years or four semesters
  • A stipend of USD 42,000 each year
  • A fully paid visit to the Facebook headquarters for the Annual Fellowship Summit and various opportunities to engage with Facebook Researchers.
Documents
  • Updated Resume or CV
  • Research Summary of 500 words
  • Two letters of recommendation - one from the Ph.D. advisor and the other from any other professor or any industry contacts
How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button below and read all details.
Step 2: Fill in the required details, upload the relevant documents, and submit. 

More Details
Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: 3rd August 2021
Application Deadline: 20th September 2021

Selection Criteria

All the applications received will be evaluated on the basis of the following -

  • Strength of student's research statement
  • Publication record
  • Recommendation letters
Terms and Conditions
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. study course.
  • Facebook AI resident students are not eligible for this fellowship.
  • The tuition fee will be directly paid to the University.
  • The stipend awarded will be taxable based on local tax laws.
  • At the time of applying for the fellowship, applicants need to provide two email addresses of their references who will be contacted through email to share their recommendation letter.
Contact Details

Email: facebookfellowship@fb.com

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