Facebook Fellowship Program 2020-21
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About the Program
Facebook Research invites applications for the Facebook Fellowship Program 2020-21 from students who are pursuing a PhD in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university. This program intends to provide aid to talented students belonging to traditionally under-represented minority groups. The awardees will be eligible to receive tuition and fees for up to two academic years. Apart from this, a stipend of USD 42,000 per year conference travel support will also be given to the fellows.
Fellowship Details
Facebook Fellowship Program 2020-21 DeadlineClosed
Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a full-time PhD programme in research areas related to Computer Science and Engineering at an accredited university in any country
- Be currently involved in on-going 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
Documents - Updated Resume or CV
- Research Summary of 500 words
- Two letters of recommendation - one from the PhD advisor and other from any other professor or any industry contacts
How can you apply? Follow the steps below to apply for the fellowship:
Step 1: Visit the link to apply for the fellowship.
Step 2: Fill in the required details correctly.
Step 3: Upload all the required documents.
Step 4: Submit the application form.
Important Dates
Online application start date: 10th August 2020
Application deadline: 02th October 2020
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 PhD 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 via email to share their recommendation letter.
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Email: facebookfellowship@fb.com
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