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The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2020 in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

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Application Deadline: September 21, 2019 17:00 GMT

Each year, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA are invited to submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are then peer reviewed and a number of projects selected for funding. PhD students are appointed to the selected projects and begin their research in the following academic year under the supervision of their academic supervisor, with co-supervision from a researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students from more than 18 countries and 51 institutions.

Some of the Scholars may also be offered—at the sole discretion of Microsoft Research—an internship in one of the Microsoft Research laboratories. Internships involve working on a project alongside and as part of a team of Microsoft researchers. Scholars are paid during their internship—in addition to their scholarship bursary.

Eligibility criteria

Applications must not be made by students but by PhD supervisors, who must have been nominated by Microsoft Research prior to the submission deadline. Only applications from institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will be considered.

For an application to be considered, the following key requirements apply:

  1. The institute agrees to the terms and conditions in the PhD Term Sheet and EPSRC Term Sheet where appropriate and there will be no negotiation once the selections have been made and communicated.
  2. Applicants must be nominated by a Microsoft supervisor  to be eligible to submit an application.
  3. The proposed research must be closely related to our research themes at Microsoft Research in Cambridge:

Timeline:

For 2020 Applications

  • Nominations from Microsoft Researchers Open August 30, 2019 and close September 21, 2019 17:00 GMT
  • Faculty nominees receive a request to submit their proposal  September 24, 2019
  • Proposals accepted through November 5, 2019 17:00 GMT
  • Recipients announced by January 31, 2020

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2020 in EMEA

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Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2016 in EMEA for PhDStudents

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 25 September 2015 (17:00 GMT)

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students from more than 18 countries and 51 institutions.

Each year, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA are invited to submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are then peer reviewed and approximately 20 projects are selected for funding.

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme was developed in 2004 to support research collaborations between academics in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region with Microsoft Research researchers in the Cambridge Lab. Currently, there are approximately 100 students working at universities and research organizations across the whole region on peer-reviewed projects and in collaboration with their Microsoft Research Cambridge co-supervisors.

PhD students are appointed to the selected projects and begin their research in the following academic year under the supervision of their academic supervisor, with co-supervision from a researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

Eligibility criteria

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has until 31 March 2017 to find the best possible student for the project; otherwise, the PhD Agreement will be terminated automatically. Only applications from institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will be considered.

For an application to be considered, the following key requirements apply:

  1. The institute agrees to the terms and conditions in the MRL Term Sheet.
  2. The applicant must be in dialogue with the prospective Microsoft supervisor prior to the submission deadline and jointly drafting the proposal.
  3. The proposed research must be closely related to the following research topics carried out at Microsoft Research in Cambridge.
 Scholarship Worth:
  • Each Microsoft scholarship consists of an annual bursary up to a maximum of three years. The monetary value of the award varies by country to reflect local differences in costs and overheads.
  • Payment is made directly to the institution. The amount of the scholarship is the maximum amount Microsoft Research pays to the institution.
  • In addition, every Scholar receives a fixed hardware allowance and conference allowance.
  • During the course of their PhD, Scholars are invited to Microsoft Research in Cambridge for a PhD Summer School that includes a series of talks of academic interest and posters sessions, which provides the Scholars the opportunity to present their work to Microsoft researchers and a number of Cambridge academics.

Timeline:

Important dates for the application process

  • Online application tool opens: 1 September 2015
  • Application deadline: 25 September 2015 (17:00 GMT)
  • Notification of results:
    • Stage 1: October 2015
    • Stage 2: December 2015

Deadlines for successful applicants

  • PhD agreements will be sent to institutes by: 30 January 2016
  • Signed PhD agreements must be returned to Microsoft Research by: 30 June 2016
  • PhD students must be appointed by: 31 March 2017

Apply Now for the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme

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Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme to study in Cambridge,UK

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 26 September 2014

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students from more than 18 countries and 51 institutions.

Each year, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA are invited to submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are then peer reviewed and approximately 20 projects are selected for funding. PhD students are appointed to the selected projects and begin their research in the following academic year under the supervision of their academic supervisor, with co-supervision from a researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

Eligibility criteria

  • Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to one year to find the best possible student for the project.
  • Consideration is only given to one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.
  • Only applications from institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will be considered.
  • For an application to be considered, the proposed research must be closely related to the research carried out at Microsoft Research in Cambridge. These research topics are:

A Microsoft researcher will be assigned to each project as co-supervisor.

 

Awards

  • Each Microsoft scholarship consists of an annual bursary up to a maximum of three years.
  • The amount varies in different countries and may depend on specific arrangement with public research funding agencies. The bursary continues automatically the following years, provided the Scholar meets the requirements of the institution. Payment is made to the institution.
  • The amount of the scholarship is the maximum amount Microsoft Research pays to the institution. In addition, every Scholar receives a laptop allowance.
  • During the course of their PhD, Scholars are invited to Microsoft Research in Cambridge for a PhD Summer School that includes a series of talks of academic interest and posters sessions, which provides the Scholars the opportunity to present their work to Microsoft researchers and a number of Cambridge academics.

Schedule

  • Application deadline: 17:00 GMT, 26 September 2014
  • Notification of results:
    • Stage 1: October 2014
    • Stage 2: February 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme

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