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Microsoft Research Fellowship is sponsored by Microsoft. Provides funding for PhD students to collaborate with Microsoft researchers on challenges involving multimodal intelligence, socially intelligent agents, and responsible AI.
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Please carefully review and consider the below as it relates to the proposal process for the program. All proposals should be submitted via the submission portal (below). Proposals will not be accepted by email.
Call for proposals: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Proposal submission deadline: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET (the submission process is now closed) . Proposal notifications sent : February 2026 All submissions should be submitted in English by the candidate (self-submission). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please do not add additional requests for budget, as these will not be considered under the guidelines of this fellowship. Proposals submitted to Microsoft will not be returned. Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information in submitted applications.
Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive fellowship awards. Review eligibility guidelines on the Overview tab before proceeding with your proposal.
Each submission will include : University where the student is actively enrolled Region and country where student’s university is located Research focus summary (100 words or less) “Statement of Interest” title (80 characters or less) Submission of a “Statement of Interest” document. See additional instructions and guidance in the “Statement of Interest Requirements” section below.
Candidate CV/resume to be uploaded in the submission portal. Letters of Recommendation Requirement All PhD students submitting a student-led proposal must include two letters of recommendation. Guidance for Letters of Recommendation Students will be asked to request two signed letters on institutional or professional letterhead.
Each letter should be uploaded as a separate PDF file. Letter of Recommendation 1 of 2: This letter must be from your faculty advisor or research supervisor who can speak to your academic work and research qualifications. Letter of Recommendation 2 of 2.
This second letter is at your discretion. It may come from another faculty member, mentor, or professional who knows your work well. Update: Two Options to Submit Letters of Recommendation The submission process will allow for confidential letter of recommendation submissions.
Students will have two choices: 1. Upload the letter themselves via their proposal form 2. Provide the recommender’s name and email in the proposal submission form.
Our program will then contact the recommender (after the Call for Proposals deadline closes) with instructions to submit the letter directly and confidentially. Recommenders will have until January 8th to submit their Letter of Recommendation. For questions on this process, contact at msfellow@microsoft.
com. A strong submission will : Demonstrate a clear understanding of the research challenge and its aims for scientifical, technological, or societal impact. Describe relevant work/accomplishments, demonstrate the alignment one’s motivation to the research challenge, and outline the potential impact achieve through collaboration.
Be clearly written, in alignment with program guidelines. Consider that readability and clarity are valued in the review process. Statement of Interest guidelines : Describe the motivation, or “why”, behind candidate’s interest in research exploration in this research challenge.
We are specifically looking for candidates to describe how their research goals and aspirations align to this challenge. Description of relevant qualifications, expertise and perspectives the candidate would bring to the research challenge and how this experience would impact the outcomes of this collaboration.
Detail any relevant areas that you would like to collaborate on with the Microsoft researchers and applied scientists listed as involved in the research challenge and how collaboration could create impact in those areas. Where applicable, include details of any relevant, preliminary research or work that shows progress and investment in this space.
Statement of Interest documents should be a minimum 10-point font with a maximum of 3 pages. You may include a fourth page with citations and references as part of your Statement of Interest. The total length of this document should not exceed 4 pages total, assuming the fourth page is dedicated to citations/references only.
Margins should be 1” or wider to ensure readability. Option to submit as word document or PDF file. Review eligibility guidelines on the Overview tab before proceeding with your proposal.
Each submission will include : University or institution where the postdoc is actively employed Region and country where postdoc’s university or institution is located Research focus summary (100 words or less) “Statement of Interest” title (80 characters or less) Submission of a “Statement of Interest” document. See additional instructions and guidance in the “Statement of Interest Requirements” section below.
Candidate CV/resume to be uploaded in the submission portal. Candidate’s will be required to confirm they have support from a faculty advisor or department chair supporting postdoc’s participation in this collaboration with Microsoft through the Fellowship program. A strong submission will : Demonstrate a clear understanding of the research challenge and its aims for scientifical, technological, or societal impact.
Describe relevant work/accomplishments, demonstrate the alignment one’s motivation to the research challenge, and outline the potential impact achieve through collaboration. Be clearly written, in alignment with program guidelines. Consider that readability and clarity are valued in the review process.
Statement of Interest guidelines : Describe the motivation, or “why”, behind candidate’s interest in research exploration in this research challenge. We are specifically looking for candidates to describe how their research goals and aspirations align to this challenge.
Description of relevant qualifications, expertise and perspectives the candidate would bring to the research challenge and how this experience would impact the outcomes of this collaboration. Detail any relevant areas that you would like to collaborate on with the Microsoft researchers and applied scientists listed as involved in the research challenge and how collaboration could create impact in those areas.
Where applicable, include details of any relevant, preliminary research or work that shows progress and investment in this space. Statement of Interest documents should be a minimum 10-point font with a maximum of 3 pages. You may include a fourth page with citations and references as part of your Statement of Interest.
The total length of this document should not exceed 4 pages total, assuming the fourth page is dedicated to citations/references only. Margins should be 1” or wider to ensure readability. Option to submit as word document or PDF file.
Review eligibility guidelines on the Overview tab before proceeding with your proposal.
Each submission will include : University/institution of employment Professional title (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) Region and country of employment Identify a student to participate in collaboration (first, last name and email address will be required) Research focus summary (100 words or less) “Statement of Interest” title (80 characters or less) Submission of a “Statement of Interest” document.
See additional instructions and guidance in the “Statement of Interest Requirements” section below. Candidate CV/resume to be uploaded in the submission portal. A strong submission will : Demonstrate a clear understanding of the research challenge and its aims for scientifical, technological, or societal impact.
Describe relevant work/accomplishments, demonstrate the alignment one’s motivation to the research challenge, and outline the potential impact achieve through collaboration. Be clearly written, in alignment with program guidelines. Consider that readability and clarity are valued in the review process.
Statement of Interest guidelines : Describe the motivation, or “why”, behind candidate’s interest in research exploration in this research challenge. We are specifically looking for candidates to describe how their research goals and aspirations align to this challenge.
Description of relevant qualifications, expertise and perspectives the candidate would bring to the research challenge and how this experience would impact the outcomes of this collaboration. Detail any relevant areas that you would like to collaborate on with the Microsoft researchers and applied scientists listed as involved in the research challenge and how collaboration could create impact in those areas.
Where applicable, include details of any relevant, preliminary research or work that shows progress and investment in this space. Description of the student identified for the collaboration, highlighting their academic background, specific expertise, and how their work relates to the research challenge the proposal aligns with. Statement of Interest documents should be a minimum 10-point font with a maximum of 3 pages.
You may include a fourth page with citations and references as part of your Statement of Interest. The total length of this document should not exceed 4 pages total, assuming the fourth page is dedicated to citations/references only. Margins should be 1” or wider to ensure readability.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual PhD students enrolled at a degree-granting university in the United States and other eligible regions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $47,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was December 2, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Microsoft Research Fellowship is funded by Microsoft. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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