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The Microsoft Research Fellowship offers academic scholars, including faculty, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers. The opportunity to collaborate with Microsoft Research on open research challenges that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and create meaningful societal impact.
About the Fellowship
In today’s fast-paced era of innovation, this fellowship connects academia and industry to shape the future through open research collaborations. Academic institutions bring deep domain expertise, diverse perspectives, and a culture of exploration, while Microsoft Research provides technical depth, cutting-edge resources, and real-world applications. Together, these collaborations aim to accelerate innovation, promote responsible technological development, and tackle complex interdisciplinary challenges.
Benefits
The Microsoft Research Fellowship provides meaningful opportunities for collaboration between academic researchers and Microsoft Research.
These may include:
* Working sessions
* Regular check-ins and asynchronous collaborations
* Workshops and tailored engagement formats
Funding amounts vary by region:
Region Fellowship Amount (USD)
Africa $17,000
Australia & New Zealand $17,000
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico $17,000
Canada $47,000
Europe $27,000
India $17,000
Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan
United States $47,000
These stipends include travel funding to support in-person collaboration. Fellows can use this funding to visit Microsoft Research labs or offices to engage with principal investigators and collaborators.
All payments will be made in March/April 2026. Microsoft will coordinate with departmental finance offices to transfer the funds.
(Note: Stipend rates are reviewed annually to ensure global competitiveness.)
General Eligibility
Microsoft seeks academic scholars who are conducting research or teaching across a wide range of disciplines.
This program accepts proposals from individuals based in the following regions: Africa; Australia & New Zealand; Canada; Europe; India; Hong Kong; Japan; Korea; Singapore; Taiwan; Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia, Mexico; Puerto Rico; and the United States.
Student Eligibility
* Must be actively pursuing a PhD at an accredited institution.
* Must be enrolled at a degree-granting university in one of the eligible regions listed above.
Faculty Eligibility
* Faculty applicants must hold a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DSc) — the highest-level qualification in their discipline.
* Proposals must include a student collaborator; if selected, both the faculty member and student will be named Fellows.
* Both faculty and students must be affiliated with a degree-granting university in an eligible region.
Postdoc Eligibility
* Postdoctoral applicants must have support from a faculty advisor or department chair endorsing their participation.
* Must be affiliated with a degree-granting university in one of the eligible regions.
Application Timeline
* Call for Proposals Opens: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
* Submission Deadline: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
* Notification of Results: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
For More Information
Visit the Official Microsoft Research Fellowship Webpage for detailed information and application guidelines.
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