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META RESEARCH PHD FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: September 20, 2023

LOCATION: USA

The Meta Research PhD Fellowship program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented minority groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the student’s research statement, research impact, and recommendation letters.

ELIGIBILITY:

Before you fill out an application, please review the applicable research area fellowship descriptions. We will only be awarding Fellowships in these specific areas. If your research does not directly align with any of these descriptions, we invite you to check back next award cycle for future research alignment.

Enrolled in a PhD program at an accredited university in the fall following the application cycle (i.e., Fall 2023);

Engaged in research related to computer science and engineering in areas relevant to Meta, as specified in the Available Fellowships section;

The program is open to students at all accredited universities around the world.

Please also be sure to review the Meta Fellowship FAQ before submitting your application. 

BENEFIT:

Winners of the Fellowship will receive two years of paid tuition and fees, a $42,000 annual stipend to cover living and conference travel costs, a paid visit to Meta headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit (pending COVID office restrictions event may be virtually held), and various opportunities to engage with Meta researchers.

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AIG SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: Friday, 15 September 2023

LOCATION: Oxford, England

The AIG Scholarships were launched in 2017 to provide a unique opportunity for exceptional West Africans interested in a career in public service to pursue a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a Nigerian currently working in the public sector (Ministries, Departments, Agencies & Parastatals) at either Federal or State levels

Aged between 25 and 45 years

Have a minimum of seven (7) years (combined private & public sector) work experience

Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class upper qualification

BENEFIT:

Financial Support: Funding will be provided for tuition, living expenses, and a stipend for a summer project. 

Coaching and Mentoring : Extensive coaching and mentoring will be offered to help scholars navigate their time at Oxford and make the most of the experience.

Career Development : AIG Scholars will receive full support to map out their career development paths and access opportunities that are aligned with their areas of interest and that leverage the knowledge gained at Oxford

Work experience: AIG Scholars will embark on summer placements during which they will gain additional knowledge and experience of their areas of interest and build their global networks.

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