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Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship
by Microsoft Research
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 PhD 🌍 Multiple
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Tuition + stipend + inter
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
September-November
Level
PhD
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

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Instant Application Intelligence

60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Tuition + stipend + internship
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
Multiple
🏛️
Provider
Microsoft Research
🎓
Level
PhD
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
September-November
Fellowship supporting exceptional PhD students in computing via Microsoft Research.
Who Should Apply
PhD students in CS and related fields nominated by universities
Education Level
PhD
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
Tags
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📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
Tuition + stipend + internship
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2-3 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2-3 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via company scholarship portal 3. Submit essays and documents 4. Review 5. Interview (some programmes) 6. Award notification
Pursue research with strong Microsoft Research alignment
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via company scholarship portal
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit essays and documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (some programmes)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
September-November
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
September-November
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; research potential and publications; technical skills and career goals; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Tuition + stipend + internship
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
PhD students in CS and related fields nominated by universities
The scholarship provides: Tuition + stipend + internship — Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
The application deadline is: September-November. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2-3 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
msrphd@microsoft.com
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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