Meta PhD Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded Doctoral Scholarship

Are you pursuing a PhD in computer science or engineering? The Meta PhD Fellowship Program 2026 (formerly Facebook Fellowship) offers an exceptional opportunity for international students to receive full funding for their doctoral research. This prestigious program supports innovative research that aligns with Meta’s mission to build community and bring the world closer together.

Fellowship Overview

The Meta Fellowship Program 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship open to doctoral students worldwide. Designed to support promising scholars in cutting-edge areas of computer science, engineering, and related fields, this two-year fellowship includes:

• Full tuition and academic fees (for up to four semesters)

• Annual stipend

• Conference travel support

• Invitation to the exclusive Meta Fellowship Summit at company headquarters

Fellows will be selected based on the strength of their research proposal, academic record, publications, and letters of recommendation.

Program Summary

• Level of Study: PhD

• Institution: Any accredited university worldwide

• Host Organization: Meta (formerly Facebook)

• Duration: Two years

• Application Deadline: September 20, 2024

• (Note: Applications are currently closed. Candidates are advised to monitor the official Meta Fellowship page for updates.)

Focus Areas

Applicants must be conducting research in one or more of the following areas:

• Machine Learning & AI

• Computer Vision

• Natural Language Processing

• Security & Privacy

• Systems for Machine Learning

• Programming Languages

• AR/VR: Graphics, Optics, Photonics, Future Tech

• Blockchain & Cryptoeconomics

• Computational Social Science

• Database Systems & Distributed Systems

• Spoken Language Processing

• Networking & Applied Statistics

• Social and Economic Policy

• Energy-Efficient Video Compression

• Well-being and Safety on Social Platforms

• Privacy & Data Use

View Meta’s current research areas of interest

Fellowship Benefits

The Meta PhD Fellowship offers the following support:

• $42,000 annual stipend (paid directly to the student)

• Full payment of tuition and fees (paid directly to the university)

• Up to $5,000 in travel support for academic conferences

• Invitation to the Meta Fellowship Summit, held at company headquarters

Note: The stipend is taxable according to local laws.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be full-time PhD students currently enrolled at an accredited university anywhere in the world

• Be conducting research relevant to one or more of the listed focus areas

• Be enrolled during the academic years the fellowship is awarded (2026–2028)

• Submit a strong research proposal, with demonstrable academic achievement

• Be proficient in English

Emerging Scholar Award Option:
First- or second-year PhD students from historically underrepresented groups in tech (e.g., women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, persons with disabilities) may also opt to be considered for the Emerging Scholar Award, a specialized form of the fellowship.

Application Process

1. Create or log in with your Facebook (Meta) account to access the application portal.

2. Complete the application form with your personal and academic information.

3. Upload the following documents:

   • CV or Resume, including contact details and academic coursework

   • 1–2 page research summary, clearly outlining:

     • Your research focus

     • Its relevance to your field

     • Its potential impact and relevance to Meta’s interests

   • Two letters of recommendation (one must be from your academic advisor)

     • Input your referees’ email addresses when prompted—Meta will send them instructions directly

4. You may save and edit your application before the final submission deadline.

5. Ensure all materials are submitted by September 20, 2024.

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