Two-year fellowship for PhDs in CS/EE at North American universities.
2-year fellowship. 100% tuition and fees + $42,000 annual stipend + $4,000 conference/travel allowance + paid Microsoft Research internship. Students must be nominated by their university. CS, EE, math, and related fields.
PhD student at eligible North American university (nominated)
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship. PhD student at eligible North American university (nominated)
The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship provides: 100% tuition + $42,000 stipend + internship (2 yrs). Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Sept-Oct 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/phd-fellowship/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a cs phd opportunity for PhD candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.