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Google PhD fellowship program

Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

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Applications are currently closed.

Update on 2024 Announcement : Decisions for the 2024 application cycle, originally planned for July 2024, will now be announced via email in August 2024. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience as we work to finalize decisions.

• Launch March 27, 2024
• Deadline May 8, 2024
• Awardees Notified By Aug. 31, 2024

The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements and application instructions.

PhD students must be nominated by their university. Applications should be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Australia and New Zealand

Canada and the United States

PhD students in Japan, Korea and Taiwan must be nominated by their university. After the university's nomination is completed, either an official representative of the university or the nominated students can submit applications during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

India and Southeast Asia

PhD students apply directly during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Latin America

The 2024 application cycle is postponed. Please check back in 2025 for details on future application cycles.

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the fields listed below. Note that region-specific research areas will be listed in application forms during the application window.

Algorithms and Theory

Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

Health and Bioscience

Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization

Machine Intelligence

Machine Perception

Natural Language Processing

Quantum Computing

Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention

Software Engineering

Software Systems

Speech Processing

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

What does the Google PhD Fellowship include?

Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If students wish to apply for a job at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor
• 1 year Fellowship
• AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
• Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
• US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.

Early-stage PhD students

• Up to 4 year Fellowship
• US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Late-stage PhD students

• US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Southeast Asia

• US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand , Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States : universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open to universities/institutes in India, Latin America (excluding Cuba), and in eligible Southeast Asian countries/regions (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).

Restrictions : All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

All regions

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
• Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
• Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Nominated students in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the United States, East Asia and Europe.

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements:

• Africa: Incoming PhD students are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
• Australia and New Zealand : early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).
• Canada and the United States : students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
• East Asia: students who have completed most of graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.
• Europe: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

Direct applicant students in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia

• Latin America : incoming or early stage-students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).

What should be included in an application? What language should the application be in?

All application materials should be submitted in English.

For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

• Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student's primary PhD program advisor
• Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
• Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee''s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.
• Transcripts of current and previous academic records
• 1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

Canada, East Asia, the United States

• Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
• Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
• Research / dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?)

Students will need the following documents in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file in order to complete an application (in English only):

• Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?

How do I apply for the PhD Fellowship Program? Who should submit the applications? Can students apply directly for a Fellowship?

Check the eligibility and application requirements in your region before applying. Submission forms are available on this page when the application period begins.

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during the application period.

Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States : students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period.

How many students may each university nominate?

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open directly to students with no limit to the number of students that can apply from a university.

Australia and New Zealand : universities may nominate up to two eligible students.

Canada and the United States : Universities may nominate up to four eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage additional nominees who self-identify as a woman, Black / African descent, Hispanic / Latino / Latinx, Indigenous, and/or a person with a disability.

Africa, East Asia and Europe : Universities may nominate up to three eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage the additional nominee who self-identifies as a woman.

*Applications are evaluated on merit. Please see FAQ for details on how applications are evaluated.

How are applications evaluated?

In Canada and the United State, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

A nominee's status as a member of a historically marginalized group is not considered in the selection of award recipients.

Research should align with Google AI Principles .

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

How are Google PhD Fellowships given?

Any monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow's university for distribution. No overhead should be assessed against them.

What are the intellectual property implications of a Google PhD Fellowship?

Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Google intern.

Will the Fellowship recipients become employees of Google?

No, Fellowship recipients do not become employees of Google due to receiving the award. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If they are interested in working at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Can Fellowship recipients also be considered for other Google scholarships?

Yes, Fellowship recipients are eligible for these scholarships .

After award notification, when do the Google PhD Fellowships begin?

After Google PhD Fellowship recipients are notified, the Fellowship is effective starting the following school year.

What is the program application time period?

Applications for the 2024 program will open in March 2024 and close in May 2024 for all regions. Refer to the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page for each region’s application details.

A global awards announcement will be made in September on the Google Research Blog publicly announcing all award recipients.

How can I ask additional questions?

Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website. If your question has not been answered by a FAQ, email:

Africa: [email protected]

Australia and New Zealand: [email protected]

Canada and the United States: [email protected]

East Asia: [email protected]

Europe: [email protected]

India: [email protected]

Latin America: [email protected]

Southeast Asia: [email protected]

See past PhD Fellowship recipients.

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• A Guide to Research Fellowships

Written by Hannah Slack

Obtaining a research fellowship is an excellent indication of your ability to thrive as future academic . Often confused with postdocs or research assistant roles, fellowships are competitive positions awarded to exceptional applicants to complete their own research project.

This guide covers everything you’ll need to know about research fellowships to help you understand your career options after completing a PhD. We’ll look at what a research fellow is, eligibility and applications, and how these positions are funded.

What is a research fellowship?

A research fellowship is a prestigious position offered to outstanding researchers to engage in their own academic enquiries. Applicants are required to produce a research proposal outlining their goals for the fellowship and the value and impact of the proposed work. Typically, fellows receive funding from an external body which lists potential host universities where you can complete the project.

There are also teaching fellowships available. These work similarly to the research fellowship, but with a focus on pedagogy.

Research fellowship vs postdoc

Sometimes the term ‘research fellow’ is used interchangeably with ‘ postdoc ’ or ‘postdoctoral researcher’ but the two are slightly different. Although both positions are short-term contracts, research fellowships tend to be longer as they’re designed to help individuals build upon their independent research within a host institution. Postdocs are usually shorter contracts as successful applicants will work as part of a team on a project led by a more senior academic.

Research fellowships also tend to be more flexible than traditional postdoc opportunities. Some fellowships allow successful applicants to work part-time or apply for sabbaticals and secondments.

What is a research fellow?

A research fellow is given the resources to run their own project. Typically, fellows will solely be focused on conducting research and communicating their results through publications, presenting at conferences and running outreach activities. Some fellowships will come with an expense budget. These can be small, covering the cost of equipment, or substantial, designed to support a small team of additional staff.

Additionally, research fellows have various professional development opportunities. These could be in the form of classes, workshops or attending networking events. Many may also have a supervisor or tutor who will monitor and aid their career development through semi-regular meetings.

How long are research fellowships?

The length of a research fellowship depends on the funding body and the nature of the project. Typically, contacts are between 1-5 years although many come with opportunities to apply for extensions. Some prestigious fellowships can be up to 8 years long .

How to get a research fellowship

As highly prestigious positions, applicants need to demonstrate exceptional academic work within their field. You may be required to submit a substantial piece of research, such as a journal article, alongside your application to demonstrate your suitability. The listing will specify whether the work you submit could be previously published or not.

Some research fellowships can be applied for directly by the applicant. Others require the department to nominate candidates. In both instances you will need to have contacted and arranged the details of your fellowship with the host institution. Many universities have support staff to help find fellowship opportunities, navigate applications and support with constructing a research proposal.

There are many different institutions which offer research fellowships. Most universities will list the fellowships they typically host. Funding bodies will also advertise their own opportunities with details on approved host universities. Some of the most prestigious fellowships are supported by the Royal Society , UKRI , the Leverhulm Trust and the Wellcome Trust . There are also many other institutions specialising in particular fields who run fellowship programmes. Some universities will have their own in-house opportunities.

Research fellowship requirements

The application requirements for a research fellowship can vary. Designated early career fellowships usually ask that applicants have been awarded a PhD within the last five years. Some will also accept current PhD students who are near competition of their course and in the writing up period. Those who have yet to finish their PhD will typically receive financial support to help cover tuition costs until the degree is finished.

Unlike postdocs, there are also a greater variety of research fellowships available to more established academic staff. Fellowships can be a great opportunity to pivot in research focus and spend time completing a new project to re-establish yourself as a viable academic in an adjacent field.

Research fellowship funding

The funding available for research fellows can vary drastically depending on the funder and the experience of the successful applicant. As mentioned, it’s usually an external funding body that will cover the project expenses such as equipment, travel costs or support staff. The research fellow will then normally be paid in accordance with the designated salary bands at the host institution.

How much do research fellows make?

How much a research fellow is paid will depend on the terms of agreement between the funder and host institution. Some external funders contribute full or partial salaries.

In the UK, research fellows are paid on average £34,000-£45,000 a year. Salary will depend on experience.

Research fellowships are excellent opportunities to help develop professionally and advance an academic career. They give individuals the space to run their own research project and establish their name within an academic field. You’ll also gain and enhance fundamental skills relating to project management, research and general career development. Some fellowships are extremely well known, meaning they will enhance any CV for someone looking to work in academia or research.

Fellowships also give individuals the chance to experience working in new institutions who commit to supporting and mentoring you. This type of movement within the academic community is extremely valued.

For those who decide to leave academia, fellowships still provide individuals with high level skills in independent work, motivation and management which will serve a range of different industries.

Hannah Slack

Hannah worked at FindAPhD as a Content Writer from 2020 to 2023. She started with us part-time whilst studying for her PhD, giving her personal experience with balancing work responsibilities with academia. Hannah has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of East Anglia, and both a Masters in Early Modern History and a PhD on Early Modern English seafarers from the University of Sheffield.

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The Stanford GSB Research Fellows Program is a two-year, fully-funded predoctoral program that provides a diverse set of fellows with the opportunity to gain research experience and preparation for doctoral studies in business or related fields.

We believe that the keys to strengthening and diversifying the pool of PhD students — and eventually, the faculty pipeline — are the close mentoring relationships and practical research experience that this fellowship provides.

Explore Academic Research Hands-On

Our faculty conduct research on a wide variety of cutting-edge topics. You will get hands-on research experience working with faculty on their research projects.

This fellowship program offers two tracks that allow you to either gain exposure and experience across multiple projects and fields, or work more closely with specific faculty members, over the course of two years.

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Because of our strong belief in the value of diversity in the pursuit of our educational and research missions, we particularly encourage applications from those whose backgrounds and life experiences would bring additional dimensions to their field.

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“As an RF, I’ve forged close relationships with world-renowned faculty through hands-on mentorship and collaboration, contributed value to cutting-edge research projects, honed my data skills, taken useful classes and attended seminars in my field of interest, and learned to think critically and creatively as a rigorous researcher along the way. In addition to exposure to inspiring faculty, I’ve learned from the fantastic Stanford PhD students and my fellow RFs in a supportive and exciting research community. Overall, the program was instrumental to my success in gaining admission to top graduate schools, and I am heading into my PhD program well-equipped to thrive as I pursue my own original research.”

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Our program has a tradition of collaboration where faculty, PhD students, and research fellows work alongside each other and are invested in each others’ success. Co-located in cubicle spaces alongside PhD students, you will be guided by renowned faculty mentors who will support your professional growth and be immersed in the supportive community of PhD students.

As members of Pathways to Research and Predoctoral Careers , we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive research environment where scholars from diverse backgrounds and life experiences can thrive.

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The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a global program that identifies and empowers the next generation of exceptional computing research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing and aims to increase the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields to build a stronger and inclusive computing-related research community. We currently offer PhD fellowships in Asia-Pacific, Canada and the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.

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When is Research Assistant/Associate/Fellow a correct title for a PhD student?

What is the correct term for a PhD student who does entirely research and is paid through third-party funds?

One can see that sometimes people doing a PhD call themselves a Research Associate or Research Assistant (in a very few cases also Research Fellow). I am looking for clarification regarding which term would be appropriate and also why the others are not.

I can't find a clear definition. If this is country dependent I would like to know this for the UK and Germany.

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Answering in the sense of the German system and as I understand it and have experienced it:

Research Assistant: Someone holding a BSc (often a MSc student working alongside their studies)

PhD student/ PhD candidate/ Doctoral candidate (Doktorand) (used interchangeably): Someone enrolled for a PhD program at a University. Usually not anyone can enroll. You will have to have supervisors supporting your idea and submitted a qualified research proposal.

Research Fellow (Wissenschaftliche_r Mitarbeiter_in) : Scientist with a MSc or PhD, usually a fixed-term contract through a third-party funded project. Often PhD students also hold a position as research fellow (e.g. opposed to receiving a stipend).

Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche_r Mitarbeiter_in) : Scientist with a MSc or PhD, same term in German. In English, the difference apparently refers to the position being a permanent one and independent of third party funding ( https://www.researchgate.net/post/Whats_the_difference_between_a_research_associate_and_a_research_fellow ). This is a less likely context for doing a PhD, but possible.

Post Doc (Wissenschaftliche_r Mitarbeiter_in) : Referring to a scientist with a (nearly) completed PhD. Usually fixed-term and running on third-party funding. In the German academic system, the salary is usually the same as for research asscociates/fellows. They all count into the same category (Wissenschaftliche_r Mitarbeiter_in).

Regarding the initial Question : In German academia, you can technically be both at the same time: a PhD student (referring to the status of your studies) and a research fellow (referring to your status as an employee). During my PhD, I was enrolled as PhD student at one Uni and employed as a research fellow at another.

How about "PhD student"?

Since you also asked about Germany: in German you can call yourself "Doktorand" or "Promovend". But also in Germany, "PhD student" would be perfectly fine.

If you want to leave out the "student" part, you might call yourself "PhD candidate".

Be careful to avoid calling yourself something you are not (e.g. "Dr."), since particularly in Germany that might be illegal.

• I agree with your answer. However one can see that sometimes people doing a PhD call themselves a Research Associate or Research Assistant (in a very few cases also Research Fellow). Hope you can clarify which term would be appropriate and also why the others are not. –  holzkohlengrill Commented Aug 23, 2016 at 8:40
• 1 @holzkohlengrill: as long as it isn't a protected title, you can call yourself anything. However, you need to consider what you want to achieve. If you want to achieve that people understand what you do (conducting a PhD project), then I think that "PhD student" or "PhD candidate" is more appropriate. –  Danny Ruijters Commented Aug 23, 2016 at 8:48
• I've added the OP's comment to the text of the question, since it seems to be an integral part of what they are trying to ask. You may want to edit your answer to incorporate your own response comment. –  ff524 Commented Aug 23, 2016 at 15:59
• 6 I'll mention that at my alma mater, there was in fact a difference between a PhD student and a PhD candidate. A PhD student was anyone enrolled in the doctoral program, but you were only admitted to PhD candidacy after a couple of years of coursework and a qualifying exam. All candidates were students, but not all students were candidates. –  Nuclear Hoagie Commented Jun 23, 2020 at 20:00
• @Danny Ruijters: Simply being referred to as 'PhD student' can feel quite degrading as the term does not acknowledge that one is usually doing paid work on novel aspects of science (not to mention teaching, student supervision, etc.) –  critterz Commented yesterday

I'm not sure if it is the same in the UK and Germany, but in the US, "Research Assistant" typically means a person is being paid by a professor (typically using 3rd party funds) to work on their project, while "Research Fellow" typically means the student is being supported directly in their studies and/or research.

Fellowships are thus generally more prestigious, since they are a direct recognition of the student's value and potential by an organization, whereas assistantships simply mean that a particular professor thinks the student might be a good worker for a particular purpose.

Note that these titles are somewhat orthogonal of the question of being a Ph.D. student, as they are essentially describing one's "job" and means of support rather than one's educational program: a Masters student may also hold them, and a Ph.D. student may also hold other "job" titles (e.g., "Teaching Assistant", or even none at all).

• So the PhD student, referenced in the question, working on research and being paid using 3rd party funds would be a "Research Assistant" in the US? I'm not entirely convinced this answers the question. What was asked was what would such a PhD student be called. The answer just describes the Research Fellow/Assistant difference –  Ian_Fin Commented Aug 23, 2016 at 11:33
• 1 @Ian_Fin I've added a clarifying paragraph that connects the dots. –  jakebeal Commented Aug 23, 2016 at 11:40

In Germany, the payment (be it from 3rd-party sources or not) usually comes as a salary for an employment. That position is typically called wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter ( research employee ).

You should note, though, that the "only research" part is not included in that title, as there is no real distinction to teaching duties, as it exists, for instance, with "RA/TA".

I see that this question has been inactive for almost two years, but I notice the asker was specifically interested in the UK , and none of the answers cover that country specifically.

From my last three years of experience in the UK academia, those two positions are fairly well defined, and refer to the following:

A Research Assistant (RA) is typically neither a PhD holder nor a PhD candidate. These positions are aimed at people holding a Master degree in the relevant field, and are common in short, 1-year, research projects (such as feasibility studies). They do not count for direct progress towards any degree (but could result in publications and therefore straighten one's PhD application in the future). Additionally, they are typically one pay grade lower than the Research Fellow positions.

A Research Fellow (RF) is what one would informally call postdoctoral researcher (or just post-doc ). These are typical positions one would aim at after their PhD (and usually encourage PhD candidates close to finishing to apply as well). They typically rely on funding from longer projects, and last for 2-3 years. They also do not count for direct progress towards any degree (as the holder is expected to have a PhD, the highest possible degree in the field, already), but are a logical and expected step for a young career researcher aiming at a permanent academic position. They are also better paid than Research Assistant positions, being one pay grade higher.

For immigration purposes, universities will always have the ability to sponsor non-British applicants and support their immigration application for RF positions, while some universities and some positions are unable or unwilling to do that for RA positions. (This might be restricted to sponsoring EU-immigration, unsure about this bit).

A PhD student , PhD candidate , or just doing one's PhD are all valid terms to refer to somebody working towards obtaining their doctoral degree, regardless of their funding source. (Sometimes even just "I'm a PhD" is used, but that's common more than valid in the strictest sense.) Additionally, PhD students doing only research, as opposed to having some teaching duties attached to their contract or funding, are often times referred to as lucky .

I use the word typical a lot in my descriptions, as exceptions do exist, and I was one of them, but the details go far out of scope of this question.

• I'm late to the party, but I found your answer nice and complete so I'd like to ask you: what about research associate ? –  Luismi98 Commented Nov 5, 2021 at 18:01
• 1 @Luismi98 I've never heard the term used, but a quick search and comparison of pay grades seems to indicate that it's an alternative name for "postdoctoral researcher" (holding a PhD degree already). Actually the full term is more frequently used, PDRA: Post-Doctoral Research Associate. –  penelope Commented Nov 5, 2021 at 18:30
• I don't think this is (still) accurate, at least everywhere in the UK: I was a postdoc at a British university after my PhD and my official title was Research Assistant. –  Andrea Commented yesterday
• I work at a research focused UK university and here postdocs are called Research Associates unless they have their own fellowship, in that case they are Research Fellows. PDRA is often used in a admin context. –  Marianne013 Commented yesterday

In Germany and Spain, if you're a PhD student who gets paid via assisting professors in their projects, typically the position is regarded as Research Assistant. I rarely see who wrote it down in CV as Research Fellow, while research associate sounds more of a postdoc.

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The Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine has outstanding mentorship and training opportunities in multiple research specialty tracks; mentoring is from national and international federally funded leaders who have well established areas of focus in emergency medicine. Fellows can benefit from the rich network of inter-departmental collaborations with faculty from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health and receive outstanding cross-disciplinary mentoring in their areas of interest. Research opportunities include participation in single and multi-site studies funded from NIH, NSF, DHS, CDC, HHS, AHRQ and industry (e.g. biotechnology collaborates). The training program includes hands-on focused experience in a selected area of research, coupled with intensive mentorship and coursework, tailored to the trainees selected specialty track and educational needs. Focused training in manuscript writing, presentations and grants writing is emphasized to ensure career success. Degrees option include: MPH, MHSc and PhD. Also available is a focused PhD Degree in Translational Research (Johns Hopkins Graduate Training Program in Clinical Research) for interested candidates.

Research Specialty Tracks

• Infectious Disease (clinical translational research and bench to bedside)
• Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Medicine (includes focus area on Pandemic Preparedness and Response)
• Data Science (see Center for Data Science in Emergency Medicine)
• Health Services Research
• Patient Safety
• Public Health, and Epidemiologic Research (includes focus area on substance abuse and cross training with International Fellowship)

Academic Requirements

• Successful completion of an advanced research degree (unless already obtained)
• Acquisition of skills and direct experience in design and conduct of a completed research study
• Presentation of research at least at 2 national meetings
• Minimum of 2 first authored peer-reviewed manuscripts (under guidance of academic mentor)
• Submission of a K grant (or equivalent)

Clinical Requirements

Fellows will be required to work 800 clinical hours per academic year in the Emergency Room (JHH or JHBMC).

Prerequisites

Board Prepared or Certified in Emergency Medicine, recommendation from emergency medicine researcher

Program Length

Varied lengths are available to suit the varied needs of our applicants:

• 1-year fellowship can be considered for candidates with advanced degrees
• 2-year fellowship (standard)
• 3-year fellowship for those pursuing the GTPCI (PhD) program

Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates can be considered

How to Apply

Email your CV and 2 letters of recommendation to Richard Rothman, MD, PhD at  [email protected] .

Fellowship Director

Dr. Richard Rothman is Professor and Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine. He ran the SAEM Grants Course for nearly a decade, has received numerous grants and awards including the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's Young Investigator Award, The Johns Hopkins Clinical Scientist Award and numerous federal grants from multiple NIH Institutes. He has been the PI/Director of several large federally funded Center Grants and is an experienced mentor, successfully training numerous emergency investigators who have gone on to successfully funding (K awards, independent NIH and other federal funding) and academic careers and major academic emergency medicine programs across the US.

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When you join kellogg as a research fellow, you become part of a community..

Every year, Kellogg offers a limited number of Research Fellow opportunities. These are full-time staff positions that last either 1 or 2 years during which the Fellows gain exposure to current academic research at Kellogg as well as hands-on experience assisting those projects. These are excellent opportunities for anyone who is considering applying to a PhD in a discipline related to business research.

The Fellows who are currently on staff have access to many resources for their professional and academic development. We organize panel discussions on topics such as PhD Admissions and PhD Life specifically for our pre-doctoral audience. We also offer training and advice on advanced computational techniques from the professional experts in our Research Support team. Research Fellows are encouraged to network with Kellogg's PhD students, join reading groups, and of course to take advantage of the rich array of research seminars and guest speakers that take place at Kellogg and Northwestern.

Kellogg is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We invest in programs, partnerships, initiatives, and events that unleash the transformative power of diversity and inclusion in the Kellogg community. Thus, we encourage people from underrepresented groups and non-dominant backgrounds to apply their unique contributions to our fellowship program. We are a proud member of the Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers (PREDOC) consortium. 

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Individual fellowships for predoctoral training which leads to the combined MD/PhD and other dual Clinical/Research degrees.

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To provide predoctoral individuals with supervised research training in specified health and health-related areas leading toward the research doctoral degree (e.g., PhD).

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To provide postdoctoral research training to individuals to broaden their scientific background and extend their potential for research in specified health-related areas.

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How to Become a Research Fellow

Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of a Research Fellow

What does a research fellow do.

A Research Fellow develops the strategy and vision to position a project from inception through completion; creates teams and collaborations that understand the project's direction. Communicates direction through words or actions to inspire team members to reach goals. Being a Research Fellow also responsible for planning and budgeting. Requires a PhD in their field of specialty. Additionally, Research Fellow typically reports to a top management. The Research Fellow manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Research Fellow typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

A research fellow is an academic research position at a university or a similar research institution, usually for academic staff or faculty members.

A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator.

In contrast to a research assistant, the position of research fellow normally requires a doctoral degree, or equivalent work experience for instance in industry and research centers.

Some research fellows undertake postdoctoral research or have some moderate teaching responsibilities.

Research fellow positions vary in different countries and academic institutions.

Step 2: Learn best tips to become a Research Fellow

Best tips for those who want to become a research fellow.

Here are some tips to become a Research Fellow.

Create and study the efficacy of project-oriented, experiential, and research-based, curriculum, that broadens our ideas of what ECS is and does.

Moving ECS from traditional applications to socially and environmentally responsible focus.

Research Involving Existing Facilities and Resources.

The best professional sources for reporting what’s happening on the ground are not always journalists.

There’s a huge value in having language skills.

Step 3: View best colleges and universities for Research Fellow

Best colleges and universities for research fellow.

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Step 4: Think about whether is it worth to be a Research Fellow

Is being a research fellow worth it.

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Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry experience for postdoctoral researchers, providing an academic focus in a commercial environment.

With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical environment at your fingertips, MRL postdocs are positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.

Step 5: Prepare relevant skills for being a Research Fellow

What skills do you need to be a research fellow.

This role is not a beginner's role, as such, there are many skills required.  It is vital to the role to command: Budget Administration, Project Management, Research Design, Scientific Research, Strategic Planning.  Management isn't easy, if it were, everyone would have the competenticies to execute the role with success.

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Overall assessment of potential for success in research environment.

Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various stands of knowledge and apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.

Step 6: View average salary for Research Fellow

How much does a research fellow make.

The average salary range for a Research Fellow is from $162,966 to $210,564. The salary will change depending on your location, job level, experience, education, and skills.

Average salary for Research Fellow jobs

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Step 7: Find relevant Research Fellow jobs, and apply.

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website . These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.

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All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

Supports fellowships for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based masters and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering or math or STEM education.

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education.  NSF actively encourages submission of applications from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

NSF GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM. NSF especially encourages applications from undergraduate seniors and Bachelor's degree-holders interested in pursuing research-based graduate study in STEM.  First- and second-year graduate students in eligible STEM fields and degree programs are also encouraged to apply.

Program contacts

The Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center is responsible for processing applications and responding to requests for information.  General inquiries regarding the Graduate Research Fellowship Program should be made to:

Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center, telephone: 866-NSF-GRFP, 866-673-4737 (toll-free from the US and Canada) or 202-331-3542 (international). email: [email protected]

Program events

• August 15, 2024 - Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) Office Hours
• August 12, 2024 - DEB Virtual Office Hour: Graduate Research Fellowship Program
• July 18, 2024 - IOS Virtual Office Hour: Graduate Research Fellowship Program
• August 15, 2023 - Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Virtual Office…
• August 9, 2023 - MCB Virtual Office Hour: Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Additional program resources

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Awards made through this program

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University Research Fellowship

This scheme is for outstanding scientists who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field. These long-term fellowships provide the opportunity and freedom to build an independent research career in the UK or Republic of Ireland and pursue cutting-edge scientific research.

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About the scheme

The University Research Fellowship (URF) programme aims to support the next generation of research leaders to undertake cutting-edge research. The objectives of the URF programme are to enable outstanding early career scientists with the potential to become leaders in their field to:

• Build an independent research career at a UK university or research institution
• Gain the freedom, time, and long-term flexible support to pursue high-quality and innovative lines of scientific research
• Develop as research leaders by offering tailored high-quality professional development, networking and engagement opportunities.

Fellowships are for eight years, with years six to eight being subject to satisfactory progress demonstrated in a mid-fellowship review at the start of year four.

The Royal Society recognises that diversity is essential for delivering excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and wants to encourage applications from the widest range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to maximise innovation and creativity in science for the benefit of humanity. We regularly review and revise policies and processes to embed equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles in all aspects of the grant making process and ensure all talented applicants have an equitable chance to succeed as per the assessment criteria.

See below for details of adjustments we can provide for disabled applicants.

Changes to the scheme 

Host Organisation Support – More detailed guidance provided to host organisations regarding expectations of their support for the applicant. From this round onwards, the Head of Department statement of support will be visible to applicants. 

We recommend reading the information in full and contacting your host organisation Research Office in the first instance with any questions.

What does the scheme offer?

Applicants can apply for up to a maximum of £1.87 million over eight years. 

Funds can cover:

• Contribution to the award holder’s salary
• Indirect and estate costs 
• Equipment costs and research expenses including consumables, travel, etc. 
• Contribution towards research assistance salary and associated indirect and estate costs 
• Support for a new four-year PhD studentship(s)
• Relocation and visa costs for the applicants and their dependants (partner and children). The total grant cap may be exceeded in order to cover relocation/visa costs if this is well justified in the application.

Full funding details can be found in the scheme notes and in the Royal Society Funding Guidance .

We provide flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances including part-time working, sabbaticals and secondments. There is provision for maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoptive or extended sick leave , as well as financial support for childcare costs  that arise from attending conferences and research visits.

Royal Society Research Fellows also have the opportunity to access a range of career development and engagement opportunities  including training on leadership, science communication and public engagement, and activities coordinated by our science policy and schools engagement teams. For further detail on these additional benefits, read our opportunities page .

Royal Society awards have made a significant impact on many researchers’ careers. Case studies from grant-holders can be found elsewhere on this page, or read an in-depth report on the careers of our alumni on our Career Pathway Tracker page .

This scheme is for you if:

• You have between three and eight years of research experience, excluding career breaks, since the award of your PhD by the closing date of the round; please refer to the scheme notes for further detail about the review of career breaks
• You do not hold a permanent post (including proleptic appointment) in a university or not-for-profit research organisation
• You do not hold, or have not previously held, an equivalent fellowship that provides an opportunity to establish an independent research group and therefore independent researcher status
• Your research is within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society.

Applicants can be of any nationality and those requiring a visa are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa  under the fast-track process of endorsement.

Read the scheme notes or FAQs (PDF) for further information on eligibility. Those applying from Ireland (ROI) are funded by Science Foundation Ireland and will need to read the eligibility requirements in the SFI-specific scheme notes.

Please ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

You will apply through our application and grant management system, Flexi-Grant®. 

See the ‘Application and assessment process’ page  for a general overview of the application and selection steps and below for details specific to this scheme.

Assessment of your application will be overseen by one of our five Research Appointment Panels (Standing Committees) based on your research area:

• Ai: Astronomy, cosmology, physics, earth sciences, environmental physical sciences & geosciences 
• Aii: Chemistry and engineering
• Aiii: Pure and applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, communications and computer engineering; the mathematical aspects of astronomy, physics, cosmology, gravitation, theoretical physics
• Bi: Molecular and cellular biology, zoology, plant sciences and physiology
• Bii: Biomedical Sciences

Assessment of your application will be overseen by one of the five Research Appointment Panels. Following eligibility checks, applications are initially assessed by a minimum of two panel members who have the most appropriate scientific expertise. A longlist is drawn up, with longlisted applications subject to independent peer review. Following completion of independent peer review, a shortlist for interview is drawn up with oversight from the Panel Chairs. At the end of the interview stage, the Panels will confirm the recommendations for funding.

Further detail on the application and review process is available in the scheme notes.

The Royal Society welcomes applications from disabled scientists and provides support and adjustments to ensure that they can participate fully in the selection process. If you require support or an adjustment when accessing the application form, attending interview, or for any other part of the application process, please contact the Grants team at [email protected] or call +44 20 7451 2666. All requests for adjustments are made in confidentiality. Any request for an adjustment will not normally be shared with panel members unless it becomes relevant to the selection process itself. If we need to share your request with anyone (for example if panel members are required to implement any adjustments during interviews), we will ask for your permission first.

Adjustments can include, but are not limited to:

• Extension of the deadline
• Additional support to complete the application form
• Receiving the application form in a different format, such as on a Word document
• Support during interviews as required, including technical support for candidates requiring accessibility software or services
• Additional costs that candidates may incur on account of their particular disability to attend an interview.

For the University Research Fellowship, shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person interview at the Royal Society. 

The aim of the interview is for you to demonstrate the importance and scientific validity of your work and for you to also describe how the award will lead to your scientific independence. 

If you have further questions regarding the scheme, please see the FAQs, contact the Grants team on [email protected] or visit our contact us page .

• University Research Fellowship scheme notes
• University Research Fellowship scheme notes for Republic of Ireland applicants
• Conditions of award for Republic of Ireland applicants
• Conditions of Award

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Fellow Vs PHD Researcher

The differences between fellows and phd researchers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a fellow and an phd researcher. Additionally, a fellow has an average salary of $66,364, which is higher than the $51,634 average annual salary of an phd researcher.

The top three skills for a fellow include patients, professional development and veterans. The most important skills for an phd researcher are python, chemistry, and research projects.

Fellow vs phd researcher overview

What does a Fellow do?

A fellow's responsibility will depend on the organization or industry where one belongs. However, most of the time, a fellow's duty will revolve around conducting research and analysis, presiding discussions and attending dialogues, handle lectures while complying with the guidelines or tasks set by supervisors, and assist in various projects and activities. Furthermore, a fellow must adhere to the institution or organization's policies and regulations at all times, meet all the requirements and outputs involved, and coordinate with every person in the workforce.

What does an phd researcher do?

The primary job of a Ph.D. researcher is to plan and conduct experiments and analyzing their outcome. You will collect, organize, and analyze data and opinions to solve issues and predict trends. Other tasks you will perform include doing fieldwork to collect samples, writing reports, research papers, and reviews, and organizing materials testing. In addition, you need to liaise with research and production staff, develop ways to resolve problems, and supervise junior research staff.

Fellow vs phd researcher salary

Fellows and phd researchers have different pay scales, as shown below.

Differences between fellow and phd researcher education

There are a few differences between a fellow and an phd researcher in terms of educational background:

Fellow vs phd researcher demographics

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Differences between fellow and phd researcher duties and responsibilities

Fellow example responsibilities..

• Design and lead labs align with the NYC curriculum, on topics including moon phases and dichotomous keys.
• Maintain company website, as well as wrote, manage, and edit content on the SharePoint portal.
• Manage live streaming for NARAL Facebook during NARAL's lobby day, as well as assisting in attendee organization.
• Work through several medical software databases to generate SQL to pass on to Java developers for their programs.
• Develop computer program to visualize EOS data in Java.
• Include writing python scripts to parse poorly structure text into tabular data.

PHD Researcher Example Responsibilities.

• Manage and mentore graduate and undergraduate students in their physical chemistry relate studies and research projects on spin dynamics simulations.
• Evaluate data employing GC/MS, gel electrophoresis, and UV/VIS spectroscopy.
• Perform testing using gel electrophoresis as well as mixed and pour the gels used in testing
• Optimize and redesign robotic components base on FEA for improve strength using ANSYS and SOLIDWORKS.
• Coauthor an NIH grant proposal on DNA mismatch repair and malaria drug resistance (5R21AI072723-02).
• Design a scent dispenser 3D model in SolidWorks and build a prototype by utilizing MasterCam and CNC machines.

Fellow vs phd researcher skills

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• Chemistry, 8%
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• Data Analysis, 6%
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Individual fellowships.

NIH awards individual fellowship grants (often referred to as the "F" series) to provide research experience to students and scientists at the graduate and postdoctoral levels.

Individual fellowship programs provide mentored research experience to students and scientists at various stages of their careers.

These fellowships may provide a stipend, institutional allowance to help support the costs of training, tuition and fees, and childcare costs. Please see the funding opportunity for details. 

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Review Criteria

To find the criteria reviewers will use to evaluate your application, see Section V of your funding opportunity.

Still looking for a funding opportunity? Check out the Fellowship Parent Announcements , which are broad funding opportunities allowing applicants to submit investigator-initiated applications. Parent Announcements include the minimum standard review criteria appropriate for their program.

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Period during which a student who has earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree is pursuing additional education and performing research to obtain a research doctorate. Clinical students acquire the knowledge to earn the clinical doctorate degree.

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Postdoctoral refers to a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced training for those who have received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue their chosen career path. Residency refers to a graduate medical education (GME) program that provides physicians with hands-on experience and training in a specific medical specialty after they graduate from medical school.

• Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)

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Stage at which investigator leads research programs in an academic, industry, or government setting with independent (often peer-reviewed) research funding and have delivered significant research outputs due to their experience and scientific quality.

• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Senior Fellows (F33)

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The Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) supports exceptional doctoral students currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics .

At Jane Street, we take a rigorous, quantitative approach to trading on global markets, combining techniques from machine learning, distributed systems, programmable hardware, statistics, and applied mathematics. Our culture is steeped in games, puzzles, and challenging problems. With the Graduate Research Fellowship, we’re excited to support PhD students who share our values: technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and humility.

See below for more details and feel free to direct questions to [email protected] .

View our 2023 and 2024 Fellowship recipients.

Accepting Applications

We’re now accepting applications for our 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship. Submit your application by November 21, 2024 to be considered.

About the Fellowship:

Award details.

• Fellows will have their full tuition and fees covered for the upcoming academic year.
• Fellows will also receive a $45,000 [1] USD stipend (or the equivalent in your local currency) to help with living expenses while completing their PhD.
• Fellows will be invited (but not required) to visit our office to give a talk on any topic of their choosing to Jane Street employees and other Fellowship recipients; all expenses will be paid.

All Finalists will receive a $5,000 monetary award. Those selected as Fellows will receive this in addition to their Fellowship stipend.

Eligibility

• PhD students who have at least one year remaining in a program in computer science, math, physics, or statistics [2] or have committed to commence a PhD program at a specified university in the Fall of 2025 are eligible to apply.
• Students must remain in good academic standing as an active, full-time member of their PhD program at a degree-granting accredited research institution in the United States, Canada, or Europe for the duration of the academic year of the award, or the award will be forfeited. Deferrals for medical reasons and other extenuating circumstances may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
• International students are eligible and encouraged to apply!
• Current employees (and their immediate family members) as well as former employees and interns are not eligible to become fellows or finalists, though they may be considered for honorable mentions.
• Generally, PhD fellowships require university-specific payment negotiations; if accepted, we will work with your program to arrange the award of your fellowship.

Application

Complete applications should include:

• A CV or resume.
• A brief statement explaining your research (or proposed research direction). This should be geared toward a general, mathematically or technically inclined audience who may not be specialists in your field. If you already have a statement of this form, feel free to use it for this application. If not, we suggest writing something 1-2 pages in length (though longer is fine if you feel it is necessary).
• Contact information for your letter writer(s). Please note that once we receive an application, we will contact you before reaching out to your letter writer(s).
• Any other sources of funding you’re already receiving.

If you have questions about the application process, or are a faculty member who wishes to nominate a student, please email [email protected] .

Important Dates

• Student applications are due November 21, 2024.*
• Recommendation letters are due December 2, 2024.* We will reach out to your letter writers directly to collect their recommendations.
• Award notifications will take place in February.

*All application deadlines are AoE.

[1] Note that stipends are taxable and may be subject to tax withholdings.

[2] If your research relates to programming languages and compilers, you might also be interested in our Tools and Compilers Research Internship . It’s intended for graduate students and can be hosted in our London or New York office all year round.

I am currently starting my first year of graduate school, am I eligible to apply?

I already have some other fellowships funding my graduate studies. Could this fellowship stack on top of those to some extent (i.e., would the stipend be in addition to those), or would it coordinate so only one applied at once?

Most likely your overall stipend would increase, but not by an additional $45,000. Academic funding rules and processes are quite complex, including that some universities enforce funding caps for students, so the answer will depend somewhat on what we are able to work out with your university. However, we are very happy to do this work, and existing funding will not exclude you, so please do not hesitate to apply.

The area of computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics that I’m pursuing is not obviously tied to trading or finance. Can I still apply?

Yes! We intend the Fellowship to support research in all areas of these fields, not only those parts which are related to trading.

I’m studying something that is not *exactly* computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics, but is adjacent. Can I apply?

Absolutely. We recognize that borders between disciplines can be fuzzy, and that fields are often arranged differently at different universities. We are using these fields to define an approximate academic umbrella. If your work has significant overlap with one or more of these fields, please feel free to apply.

Are international students eligible to apply for the Fellowship?

Yes! International students enrolled at US, Canadian, UK, or European institutions are welcome to apply.

I'm a faculty member and would like to nominate a student for the Fellowship. What should I do?

We'd love to hear from you! Please email us with contact information for the student you have in mind and we will reach out to them. Students may also apply directly.

I was a Graduate Research Fellowship Finalist or Honorable Mention last year. Am I eligible to reapply?

Yes, you can reapply for the Fellowship if you have been named as either a Finalist or Honorable Mention in the past.

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Bioethics is integral to the mission and activities of the Clinical Center and the NIH, as ethical questions and challenges are inherent in the conduct of scientific research and in the translation and application of scientific and technological advances to the clinic and the laboratory.

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Our interdisciplinary research is published in a range of high impact medical, legal, scientific, philosophical, social science and bioethics journals. The department averages more than 50 publications per year, and has published six books since 2010.

The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year postbaccalaureate and postdoctoral research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department, including weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, IRB deliberations, and other educational opportunities at NIH. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, population health and health disparities, and other important issues in bioethics.

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The Department of Bioethics provides a Bioethics Consultation Service, the goal of which is to provide analysis and facilitate discussion about a range of ethical issues that can arise in caring for patient subjects or during the course of research conducted at the Clinical Center. The Consultation Service is open to anyone with an ethical question or concern, including investigators, subjects, families, physicians, nurses, administrators, social workers, and pastoral care providers. Anyone who works at the NIH or participates in research at the NIH Clinical Center can request a consult.

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Fellow Focus in Four: Ryan MacLeod, MD, PhD, Endocrinology and Metabolism

Meet yale clinical fellow ryan macleod, md, phd, who plans to work in the bone research field and see patients as a clinical endocrinologist., ryan macleod, md, phd, what was your path to yale.

I finished my undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas and completed my MD/PhD combined program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. I wished to continue a combined career with clinical and research interests, and I began looking for opportunities. At a conference in the bone metabolism field, I was told about physician-scientist training programs, where residency and fellowship are combined in a way to remove barriers to starting a physician-scientist career. I interviewed via Zoom at many of these programs across the country, and Yale was one of the top choices at the end of that grueling process. I could see that the individuals in the Yale residency and fellowship were all kind, intelligent, and driven people who valued your success as a trainee. It was rare to find this combination within both the residency and fellowship, and I thought that reflected the culture of Yale. I am happy to say my inclination was correct.

Why did you choose Yale Department of Internal Medicine for your fellowship?

I started medical school thinking I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. I even tailored my research interests to match this initial clinical interest by joining a lab involved in bone metabolism research. Through my PhD years and into my first year of clinical clerkships, I realized that internal medicine fit my clinical and research interests more closely than any of the surgical specialties with which I rotated. My research and clinical mentors in medical school all belonged to the endocrinology section, and I found that the breadth of endocrinology appealed to me. That made my decision to pursue a Yale Internal Medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship very easy.

The history of Yale Internal Medicine research with many important clinical discoveries that we still utilize in practice today exhibits the foundation of support that Yale has to offer. Current research and clinical advancements in several fields show that this supportive environment endures. I wanted to be a part of the Yale Department of Internal Medicine to participate in that environment and hopefully benefit from the collaborative culture across all sections, both within and outside the department.

Tell us about your research or career goals.

I plan to continue working in the bone research field and see patients as a clinical endocrinologist. I hope that my clinical work influences my research directions and vice versa.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I moved across the country with three dogs: a Lab mix named Hazel and two miniature dachshunds named Huckleberry and Finn (yes, like the book character).

Y ale School of Medicine’s Section of Endocrinology & Metabolism works to improve the health of individuals with endocrine and metabolic diseases by advancing scientific knowledge; applying new information to patient care; and training the next generation of physicians and scientists to become leaders in the field. To learn more about their work, visit Endocrinology & Metabolism .

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Application Deadline: December 6, 2024, 11:59 PM EST

The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship is now accepting applications through December 6, 2024 (11:59 PM EST).

What will I be doing? You will get to advance your graduate research by receiving research and educational support to conduct innovative research at your home institution in an area with demonstrated relevance to building decarbonization. To ensure an impactful fellowship, you will also gain professional development, mentoring, networking, and support for internship opportunities.

Why should I apply? In addition to advancing your graduate research, you will 1) enhance your education and training in building technologies fields; 2) increase your marketability in these disciplines; 3) gain access to top scientists in the building decarbonization field; and 4) gain insight into research and career opportunities through your research experiences.

Where will I be located? The IBUILD Fellowship is designed to support research at your home college or university. IBUILD Fellows may be required to take occasional trips to the BTO office or a national laboratory, when applicable, to meet program representatives.

The details:

You will receive a competitive stipend of $35,000, an allowance to offset the costs of health insurance up to $20,000, research travel and materials up to $12,000, and a limited tuition allowance up to $25,000.

Fellowship will be awarded in 12-month increments based on an annual review of research progress and sustained alignment with designated BTO research areas.

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and be enrolled or intend to enroll as a full-time doctoral graduate student at a qualified program requiring a research thesis/dissertation at an accredited U.S. college or university by September 1, 2025, with a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.

Program Website: https://ibuildfellowship.ornl.gov/

Information Webinar: Please note that there will be an information session that will be hosted on October 7th, 2024 @ 3:00pm ET. To register for the webinar please follow the link. https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_2d7plc6zT3eI83boCEerQQ

To see a recording of the presentation and download the slides please follow the link below. Link: https://ibuildfellowship.ornl.gov/

Questions? Email [email protected] . Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-RPP-IBUILD-2024] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

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The African Research Fellowship (ARF) program, jointly carried by ESA with the African Union Commission , was successfully initiated in 2021 with six African Fellows having completed their research at ESA. The program aims to empower African Researchers (PhD or Master degree with extensive research experience) to engage in Earth Observation (EO) R&D activities relevant for the Africa challenges. The African Research Fellows are expected to maximize the use of EO data, integrating it with in-situ data and state-of-the-art modeling approaches in a cloud environment, to address key challenges facing the African continent, particularly in the areas of water resource management and food security.

With this call, ESA offers 1-year fellowships to four African researchers to work at the ESA-ESRIN premises in Frascati (Rome, Italy) in collaboration with ESA scientists. Activities in Frascati must begin no later than June 2025.

EO AFRICA (African Framework for Research, Innovation, Communities, and Applications) aims to build a robust African-European R&D partnership to promote the adoption of Earth Observation and space technology across Africa. This initiative is aligned with the operational GMES & Africa program, led by the African Union Commission (AUC). Driven by African user needs, EO AFRICA adopts a long-term vision (>10 years) for the emerging digital era in Africa. The program empowers the next generation of African researchers to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions using EO data, enabling policymakers and civil society to address social, environmental, and economic issues .

The African Research Fellowship seeks to achieve this by:

• Supporting R&D activities that leverage EO data, addressing major African challenges and knowledge gaps, which can contribute to both African and global environmental and development agendas.
• Promoting the use of ICT capabilities to maximize the exploitation of EO data in Africa, while encouraging an open science approach that emphasizes the sharing of data, results, and knowledge throughout the value chain.

RESEARCH AREAS

Applicants are invited to propose a 1-year R&D project focused on Water Resource Management or Food Security, utilizing Earth Observation satellite data . Proposals addressing smallholder needs (e.g., farming, agricultural water use, regenerative agriculture, water productivity, irrigation systems, nutrient management, pest infestations) or issues related to coastal processes (e.g., ecosystems, coastal waters, geomorphology, coastal urbanization, tourism) and fisheries (e.g., aquaculture, habitat suitability, algal blooms, impacts of climate change) are especially encouraged.

The research activities will be aligned with the EO AFRICA R&D Initiative, which provides training and scientific tools for the selected African research fellows. The EO AFRICA Space Academy and its Digital Campus will offer access to a wealth of expertise and resources to support the research fellows. Additionally, the EO AFRICA Innovation Lab will facilitate collaboration between African research fellows and European scientists to implement their research ideas.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Research Proposal (use the template provided with the ARF package )
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of recent publications (maximum 3 pages)
• Copy of Identification (preferably passport)
• Scan of PhD or Master’s Diploma
• Two (2) Reference Letters

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Open call                                                   23 September 2024 Submission of Proposals                        30 October 2024 Communication of Results                     January 2025 Beginning of Activities in Frascati         June 2025

Any questions relating to this Call must be sent, by e-mail to arf@esa.int, not later than one (1) week before the Closing Date.

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