Amount: $60,000
Deadline: October 30 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: phd
Renewable: Yes
About
The IBM PhD Fellowship Award is a highly competitive program that recognizes and supports exceptional PhD students in areas of mutual interest to IBM and the academic community. It includes a stipend and an IBM mentor.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- Currently enrolled in a full-time PhD program
- Nominated by a faculty member
- Demonstrate outstanding research potential
Required Materials
- Nomination by faculty
- Research statement
- CV
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
Timeline
Nominations are accepted in Fall. Deadline October 30. Winners notified in February.
Tips
Your research proposal should align with IBM's research priorities. Strong letters of recommendation from your faculty advisors are crucial for a successful nomination.