Meta Fellowship Program is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.
Application Deadlines
- Application Closes: 20 September 2026
Tell Me About The Fellowship
The Meta Research PhD Fellowship supports outstanding PhD students across diverse fields of computer science, engineering, social sciences, and technology policy. It is open to students in any year of their PhD study and encourages applications from under‑represented groups.
Which Fields are Eligible
Applicants must align their research with one of Meta’s designated areas, including:
- AR/VR Battery Research
- AR/VR Wireless
- Technology Policy Research
- Human‑Computer Interaction – Social Media & Society
- AR/VR Human‑Computer Interaction
- AR/VR Human Understanding
- AI System HW/SW Co‑Design
- AR/VR Computer Graphics
- Database Systems
- Distributed Systems
- Privacy & Data Practices
- Networking
- Programming Languages
- Augmented Reality Audio
- Audio Presence
- Applied Statistics
- Computational Social Science
- Economics & Computation
- Security & Privacy
- AR/VR Future Technologies
- AR/VR Photonics & Optics
Type
- PhD Fellowship | Research Funding | Global
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a PhD program (any year).
- Submit a strong research statement and future impact plan.
- Provide two recommendation letters (one from advisor).
- Align research with one of Meta’s listed areas.
How Are Fellows Selected
- Based on research quality, originality, and potential impact.
- Evaluators consider clarity of research statement and strength of references.
Which Countries are Eligible
- Global – open to PhD students worldwide.
Where Will the Fellowship Be Taken
- Research conducted at applicant’s home institution.
- Includes a paid visit to Meta headquarters for the Fellowship Summit.
How Many Fellows
- Number varies annually; highly competitive.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship
- Two years of paid tuition and fees.
- $42,000 annual stipend (living + conference travel).
- Paid visit to Meta HQ for Fellowship Summit.
- Opportunities to engage with Meta researchers.
How Long Will the Fellowship Last
- Two years.
Required Documents
- Completed application form.
- Research statement.
- CV.
- Two recommendation letters (advisor + one other).
Timeline:
- Application Opens: 3 August 2026
- Application Closes: 20 September 2026
- Reference Letters Due: 6 October 2026
- Review Process Opens: 11 October 2026
- Winners Notified: 18 January 2027
- Blog Announcement: Week of 31 January 2027
How to Apply
- Review research area descriptions and FAQs.
- Complete the online application form.
- Request two recommendation letters via the system.
- Mark all tasks as complete and submit by 20 September 2026.
🌐 Visit the application webpage for details
