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Microsoft Research Fellowship

Microsoft Research Fellowship

Funds research talent through annual fellowships for computing and artificial intelligence work.

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The Microsoft Research Fellowship is an annual unrestricted cash gift program that supports academic scholars โ€” PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty โ€” who are advancing open research challenges aligned with Microsoft Research priorities. Award amounts vary by geography: $47,000 for applicants in the United States and Canada; $27,000 for applicants in Europe; and $17,000 for applicanโ€ฆ

AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, environmental sustainability, and other Microsoft Research priorities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs โ€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.โ€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.โ€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.โ€”
Award typeiThe form of funding โ€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.โ€”

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.microsoft.com