Meta Research PhD Fellowship
Meta's PhD Fellowship funds and supports doctoral research in technology and social science fields closely aligned with Meta’s mission, encouraging collaboration between academia and Meta researchers.
Funder: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Due Dates: September 20, 2026 (Full application) | October 6, 2026 (Reference letters)
Funding Amounts: Two years of paid tuition and fees plus a $42,000 annual stipend; includes travel and summit participation.
Summary: Supports exceptional PhD students in technology and social science fields, fostering research and collaboration with Meta.
Key Information: Two reference letters (one from advisor) are required by October 6, 2026, for application review.
Description
The Meta Research PhD Fellowship is designed to support outstanding doctoral students conducting innovative research in areas aligned with Meta’s mission, including but not limited to AR/VR, AI, technology policy, human-computer interaction, privacy, networking, programming languages, statistics, computational social science, economics, and security. Fellows receive financial support, opportunities to engage with Meta researchers, and an invitation to the annual Fellowship Summit. The program aims to foster collaboration between academia and Meta, encourage diverse perspectives, and advance knowledge in technology and society through interdisciplinary research.
