IBM PhD Fellowship Program
The IBM PhD Fellowship Program supports exceptional PhD students in key technology fields, fostering research excellence and collaboration with IBM through mentorship and potential internships.
Funder: International Business Machines Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 (US universities); $6,000–$25,000 (other countries); 1 academic year
Summary: Recognizes and supports exceptional PhD students in technology fields aligned with IBM’s research priorities, offering mentorship and fostering university-industry collaboration.
Key Information: Nomination is by invitation only and must be submitted by a doctoral faculty member.
Description
The IBM PhD Fellowship Program is a prestigious, global fellowship established in 1951 to support outstanding PhD students whose research aligns with IBM’s focus areas, such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and hybrid cloud. The program fosters collaboration between academia and IBM, providing awardees with an IBM mentor and encouraging (but not requiring) participation in IBM internships. The fellowship emphasizes research excellence, alignment with IBM’s technical interests, and active engagement between nominating faculty and IBM throughout the selection and vetting process.
