Overview
A two-academic-year fellowship for full-time PhD students at accredited U.S. universities conducting research across applied mathematics, AI/computer science, finance/econometrics, physics, statistics and related STEM fields.
Complete research opportunity details
Recipients receive up to US$75,000 per academic year for two consecutive academic years toward tuition, fees and living stipend, paid to the university, plus a one-time US$10,000 award for eligible educational costs. Runners-up receive a one-time US$10,000 award. Recipients and runners-up are assigned a Two Sigma research mentor.
Eligibility requirements
Full-time PhD students at accredited universities in the United States; at least in the third year of the PhD and with at least two years remaining when the fellowship begins in fall 2027; research must align with an eligible discipline. Students apply directly. The application requires a resume, PhD transcripts and research materials; references are requested only for applicants advancing to the second round.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Ensure at least two years remain in the PhD from fall 2027 and make the research proposal's novelty and methodological contribution clear.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on Two Sigma's official PhD Fellowship page on 2 Sep 2026. Applications opened 14 Aug 2026 and close 25 Sep 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. The page states the award caps and U.S.-university enrollment requirements.
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