Microsoft – Research Fellowship
Overview
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.
A one-time gift is available for projects that align with specific research challenges (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/microsoft-research-fellowship/research-challenges/).
Funding Value and Duration
A one-time gift of USD $47,000
Eligibility Criteria
• Professors, Assistant Professors, or Associate Professors may submit a proposal on their behalf.
• Proposals submitted by eligible faculty should also identify a student to be involved in the collaboration. If selected, both the faculty member and student will be named as Fellows..
• Faculty must have received their terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DSc). A terminal degree is defined as the highest-level college degree that can be achieved within your academic discipline or professional field.
Sponsor’s Website
Microsoft – Research Fellowship
Internal Contacts
Deadlines
| Faculty Deadline | Consult your Faculty Research Facilitator. |
| OVPRII Approval Form Deadline | November 25, 2025 |
| Submission Deadline | December 2, 2025 |
Submitting Your Application
- Step 1) Submit an internal Carleton Approval Form
Login to CUResearch and submit an internal Approval Form
Download the CUResearch user’s guide on submitting an Approval Form. - Step 2) Submit an external application to the granting agency
Submit an external application to the corresponding grant or award agency by following the Sponsor’s submission guidelines.