Microsoft Research – Research Fellowship Program
Event details
| Date | 02.12.2025 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The Microsoft Research Fellowship creates opportunities for academic scholars (faculty, PhD students, and postdocs) to collaborate with Microsoft Research on open research challenges that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and deliver societal benefit.
Research objectives and eligibility requirements vary by challenge. Please review the “Research Challenges” page for more information.
Funding: $27,000, distributed as an unrestricted gift
Duration: 12 months
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria differ by challenge and by academic level; depending on the challenge, PhD students, postdocs, faculty, or a combination of the above could be eligible.
How to Apply: All proposals should be submitted via the submission portal. Submission requirements vary by challenge and by academic level. Please do not add additional requests for budget, as these will not be considered. In addition, confidential information should not be shared.
Deadline: 02 December 2025
Further information
Research objectives and eligibility requirements vary by challenge. Please review the “Research Challenges” page for more information.
Funding: $27,000, distributed as an unrestricted gift
Duration: 12 months
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria differ by challenge and by academic level; depending on the challenge, PhD students, postdocs, faculty, or a combination of the above could be eligible.
How to Apply: All proposals should be submitted via the submission portal. Submission requirements vary by challenge and by academic level. Please do not add additional requests for budget, as these will not be considered. In addition, confidential information should not be shared.
Deadline: 02 December 2025
Further information
- More information about the program is available here
- The application form can be found here
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office
Practical information
- General public
- Free