Meta PhD Scholarship 2026–2027: Fully Funded Research Awards for International Students

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The Meta PhD Fellowship 2026-2027 offers international students a fully funded opportunity to pursue doctoral research in computer science, computer engineering, or related areas. The fellowship provides two years of tuition and fees, an annual stipend, and conference travel support.

Scholarship Highlights

  • Level of Study: PhD

  • Institution: Meta

  • Study Location: Accredited universities worldwide

  • Program Duration: Two years

  • Application Deadline: September 20, 2026

  • Coverage:

    • $42,000 grant per academic year

    • Tuition and fees for up to two years

    • Up to $5,000 for conference travel

    • Visit to Meta headquarters for the Fellowship Summit

Eligible Research Areas

  • AR/VR: Battery Research, Wireless, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Future Technologies, Photonics and Optics, Audio Presence

  • AI System HW–SW Co-Design

  • Database Systems and Distributed Systems

  • Privacy, Security, and Data Practices

  • Networking and Programming Languages

  • Applied Statistics, Computational Social Science, Economics and Computation

  • Technology Policy Research

  • Human-Computer Interaction in Social Media and Society

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to students from all countries

  • Full-time PhD students currently enrolled in an accredited university

  • Research must align with one or more eligible areas

  • English proficiency required

  • Evaluation based on research statement, publication record, and recommendation letters

Application Requirements

  1. Updated CV or resume including email, phone, address, and relevant coursework

  2. 1–2 page research summary highlighting focus, field importance, and relevance to Meta

  3. Two recommendation letters (one from an academic adviser)

Application Process

  • Apply using your Facebook account through the official application portal

  • Provide accurate contact information for your references

  • You may save and edit your application until the deadline

Additional Notes

  • Tuition will be paid directly to the university; stipend will be sent to the fellow (taxable per local law)

  • Fellows are expected to be enrolled during the academic year(s) the award is granted

For full details and to apply, visit the official Meta Fellowship website.

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