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The annual Microsoft Fellowship Program is designed
to support talented PhD students who have the potential to become
future research leaders. Over the past seven years, 159 recipients
have participated in the program. Fellowships have been awarded to
outstanding students from more than 30 universities and research
institutes throughout the Asia-pacific Region since 1999.
Mission
- To empower and encourage PhD students in
the Asia-Pacific region to realize their potential in computer
science-related research
- To recognize and award outstanding PhD
students
Objective
- To partner with leading universities to award high-potential PhD candidates
- To develop academic exchanges with distinguished
alumni
Award provisions: Cash awards of US$6,000
distributed in two successive academic years, which can be used to
support research initiatives and academic endeavors.
- Presentation of Fellowship plaques by
Microsoft Research Asia
executives
- Opportunities for internships at Microsoft Research
Asia (Beijing) for 3 to 6 months (optional). If students wish to
take the internship opportunity, Microsoft Research Asia will discuss specific
arrangements with them.
Eligibility
Conditions of eligibility listed below must apply.
Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
- Candidates must specialize in one of the following
fields: Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information
Technology, or Applied Mathematics.
- Candidates must be in the first or second year of
their PhD program. Students in the second year of a formal three
year PhD program do not qualify.
- Candidates must be nominated by invited institutions
across the Asia-Pacific region with recommendation from PhD
supervisor and department head.
- Direct applications will not be accepted from
individuals or universities without invitation by Microsoft Research Asia;
- Candidates must be seen by their supervisor to have
outstanding potential as a researcher;
- Previous Microsoft Fellows are excluded.
Application process
Application materials:
- Application form: to be completed by nominated
candidate. (Download
the form)
- Two recommendation letters: from PhD supervisor and
department head are required; each must address specific evaluation
criteria.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): include a detailed list of
publications and other academic achievements
- Either a video or PowerPoint presentation with audio
introduction (on compact disk): maximum of 20 minutes to include
statement of purpose, previous, on-going and future projects,
research interests and accomplishments, etc.
Application submission:
- E-mail completed application form and CV (Microsoft Word)
to fellowRA@microsoft.com
- Post application package including:
- Two signed recommendation letters
- CD of video or audio-PowerPoint
- Paper copy of the application form, CV, and
academic scores
To:
Microsoft Fellow 2006 Committee
Microsoft Research Asia
3F, Beijing Sigma Center
No. 49 Zhichun Road, Haidian District
Beijing P.R. China 100080
Please ensure your submission arrives before the
deadline: May 31, 2006
Selection process and criteria
All applications from invited institutions and
received by Microsoft Research Asia will be reviewed by "Microsoft Fellowship Committee"
composed of senior lab researchers and managers. Decisions will be
based upon the following criteria:
- Research Potential - creativity, research potential
and achievements, problem solving abilities
- Academic Record - academic scores, research
experience, and basic technical skills
- Description of passion, motivation, teamwork and
communication
- Phone or on-site interview with
Microsoft Research Asia
researchers will be arranged, if further details are needed
(optional)
Schedule and deadlines
Annual program announcement: April 7, 2006 Application submission: May 1-May 31, 2006 Deadline of application: May 31, 2006 5:00PM Beijing Time (-12 GMT) Microsoft Research Asia review and interview: June 1-August 30, 2006 Notification of awards: September 2006 Commitments
Microsoft Fellows are required to submit a progress report
to fellowRA@microsoft.com
(2007.6) to update after receiving a fellowship. The progress report
including:
- Brief description of research projects
- Publications authored
- Conferences attended
- Microsoft Research Asia Internship interest
Any questions concerning this program can be
addressed to
fellowRA@microsoft.com.
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