IBM PhD Fellowship Award
Forecasted
IBM PhD Fellowship Award supports exceptional doctoral students with research funding and IBM mentorship to advance work aligned with priorities in semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, and hybrid cloud.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $6,000–$25,000 per year at Canadian and other non-U.S. universities; $40,000 at U.S. universities
Summary: IBM recognizes and supports exceptional doctoral students whose research aligns with its focused technology interests.
Key Information: Nomination is by invitation only through a doctoral faculty member; students cannot nominate themselves.
Description
The IBM PhD Fellowship Program recognizes exceptional doctoral students working in focused areas of technology. Since 1951, IBM has collaborated with faculty, students, and universities to support doctoral research aligned with its interests. Fellowships are awarded worldwide, with award values determined by the country where the university is located. IBM Research’s focus areas include semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and hybrid cloud.
The award is listed by UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, but nominations and evaluation are handled through IBM. Selection emphasizes research excellence, alignment with IBM’s focus areas, and academic progress demonstrated through publications and faculty endorsements. IBM Research has paused the 2026–2027 program while reviewing its strategic priorities, and no new fellowship awards will be made during that cycle.
