The 2023 IBM PhD Fellowship applications are open worldwide for PhD students enrolled full-time. The award program begins in the fall semester of 2023 and covers the 2023-2024 academic years.

A doctoral faculty member must nominate applicants for this IBM Global University Program. The $40,000 award will be awarded to the United States universities and $6,000 to $25,000 to other countries.

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Application Deadline: 17 February 2023, at 11:59 pm United States Eastern Time (GMT-5).

Brief Description

• University or Organization: The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
• Department: All
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: $40,000 for the US universities, $6,000 to $25,000 for other countries
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Varies
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the United States and other countries

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The awards will be awarded to PhD students that address focused areas of interest in technology.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• A doctoral faculty member must nominate applicants; students cannot nominate themselves.
• Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a PhD program over the academic year of the award or forfeit the fellowship.
• Applicants should have two years remaining in their program at the time of nomination so the fellowship can be applied to the last two years of study.
• Applicants that are from US-embargoed countries are not eligible for the program.
• Applicants receiving a close fellowship, internship, or support from another company or institution (except for academic scholarships) during the IBM PhD Fellowship funding period are ineligible for this award.
• Applicants must stay in the same program for the award duration without transferring departments or schools.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To apply for the 2023 IBM PhD Fellowship Award, applicants log in to the university awards application.
• Supporting Documents: The following preparation is necessary before a faculty member fills out an application:
• PhD Nominee information, including Student Curriculum Vitae (CV) – limit three pages
• Faculty Advisor Information
• Department Head Information
• University Administrator Information
• Admission Requirements: Applicants may request a copy of the submitted nomination form from the faculty who submitted the nomination.
• Language Requirement: Students must demonstrate English proficiency to be admitted to academic study.

Benefits

The 2023 IBM PhD Fellowships are granted worldwide based on the potential for research excellence. The value of the awards varies by the country in which the University is located.

• Awards for universities in the United States are $40,000.
• Awards for other countries vary between $6,000 and $25,000.

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