If you work on AI and ML, this Apple Scholars PhD fellowship is a great opportunity for you.
In particular, if you work in one of these research areas: Privacy Preserving Machine Learning, Human Centered AI, AI for Ethics and Fairness, AI for Accessibility, AI for Health and Wellness, ML Theory, ML Algorithms and Architectures, Interactive ML and Agents, Speech and Natural Language, Computer Vision, Information Retrieval and Knowledge, and Data-Centric AI.
What is included?
– A stipend for (2) academic years to help with actual living expenses and related expenses
– $5,000 USD travel grant each year to support research-related travel and associated expenses
– Mentorship with an Apple researcher
How to apply?
Nominations are performed directly by Instituto Superior Técnico. We will nominate 3 people based on the CV and research statement.
Please send your application to doctoralschool@tecnico.
Application info
– Name and institutional email
– Estimated Tuition and Fees for 2025 – 2026 Academic Year (excluding stipend)
– The calendar year you started the PhD program
– Anticipated completion year
– Primary Research Area and Secondary Research Area (optional) from this list:
Privacy Preserving Machine Learning
Human Centered AI
AI for Ethics and Fairness
AI for Accessibility
AI for Health and Wellness
ML Theory
ML Algorithms and Architectures
Interactive ML and Agents
Speech and Natural Language
Computer Vision
Information Retrieval and Knowledge
Data-Centric AI
– Research Statement Title and Abstract (200-word limit)
– PhD Advisor(s) Information (Name and email)
– CV and Publications List (in PDF)
– 2 Letters of Recommendation in a single PDF, 1 page maximum per letter
– Research Statement (4 pages maximum, in PDF)
– arXiv link to most recent publication (Optional)