META has announced the research fellowship you shouldn’t miss. The call for applications for the META Fellowship Programme 2027. This fully funded research fellowship is intended for full-time PhD students conducting innovative research in engineering, computer science, technology, and the social sciences. The fellowship welcomes PhD students at any stage of their PhD. The fellowship lasts 2 years. Selected fellows will receive comprehensive support, including tuition and fees, an annual stipend of $42,000, and an opportunity to connect with Meta professionals. There are no country restrictions. PhD students worldwide studying at accredited institutions can apply. No application fee is required. The last date to apply is September 20th, 2026. Learn more about the META Fellowship below.
Meta Fellowship Programme 2027 Overview
- Location: Global
- Offered by: META
- Eligible Countries: Open to all Nationals
- Programme: META Research PhD Fellowship
- Aimed at: PhD Students
- Duration: 2 Years
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: September 20, 2026
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About META Fellowship
A prestigious research fellowship program designed for talented doctoral researchers conducting research in META’s selected research areas. Unlike other fellowships that require students to move to a particular university or country, this fellowship allows students to complete the fellowship at their own accredited institutes. In addition to conducting research, the fellowship offers students an opportunity to engage with META researchers and attend the annual summit.
Who can Apply?
The fellowship is accepting applications from students meeting the following criteria:
- META fellowship is open to all nationalities
- Students currently enrolled in a full-time doctoral program
- Must be enrolled at an accredited institution
- Students’ research must align with the META-eligible research areas
- Students from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply
Fellowship Benefits
Fellows will receive
- Paid tuition and fees for the program duration
- An annual stipend of $42,000
- An allowance to cover living expenses and conference travel
- Engage with META professionals
- No relocation required; complete the research at your own institute
- Expand your professional networks
- Gain exposure to research at META
Research Areas Offered
The fellowship is currenly offering the following research areas:
- AR/VR Computer Graphics
- Database Systems
- Augmented Reality Audio
- AR/VR Battery Research
- Audio Presence
- Applied Statistics
- Economics and Computation
- Security and Privacy
- AR/VR Wireless
- Technology Policy Research
- Human-Computer Interaction – Social Media, People & Society
- AR/VR Human-Computer Interaction
- Distributed Systems
- Privacy and Data Practices
- Networking
- Programming Languages
- AR/VR Human Understanding
- AI System HW/SW Co-Design
- AR/VR Future Technologies
- AR/VR Photonics and Optics
Applicants must choose a research area that aligns with their current PhD research.
Selection Criteria
The selection is based on applicants:
- Research statement
- Research impact
- Recommendation letters.
You must clearly explain what you are researching, why your research matters, and how it fits the selected META research area.
Recommendation Letters
You must submit two recommendation letters; one must be from your advisor. Both letters must be submitted by October 6, 2026. Applications submitted without recommendation letters will not be considered.
Important Dates
- Application Window: August 3, 2026 – September 20, 2026
- Recommendation Letter Deadline: October 6, 2026
- Review Process: October 11, 2026
- Result Announcement: January 18, 2027
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How to Apply for the META Research Fellowship 2027?
Applicants interested in the META Research PhD Fellowship need to apply online through the META Fellowship application portal. Visit the official link below, review the fellowship information and eligible research areas, select the research areas that best match your research, complete the online application, request two recommendation letters, provide your recommenders’ email addresses, mark all sections of the application as complete, and submit your application before September 30, 2026.
To apply and for more details, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR META RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2027
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