Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: May 31, 2027 (Application and reference letter)
Funding Amounts: $159,000 for three years of support within a five-year fellowship period
Summary: CSGrad4US helps individuals with practical work experience return to academia for research-based doctorates in computer science, computer engineering, or information science.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents and have no prior enrollment, pending application, or admission offer for a CISE doctorate.
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) supports CSGrad4US to increase domestic participation in computing doctoral study and strengthen the nation’s research and innovation workforce. The fellowship is intended for early-career individuals with practical work experience after their bachelor’s degree who demonstrate potential for significant research achievements in computer science, computer engineering, or information science.
The program combines required, part-time mentored preparation with doctoral study funding. Academic faculty mentors help participants develop research statements and graduate applications, compare programs, and prepare for the transition to graduate school. Preparation accommodates individuals working full-time but provides no direct funding. Fellowship support follows enrollment in an eligible research-based doctoral program.
