About This Scholarship
PhD students at US universities (and select international programs) in their 3rd year or later researching topics related to Amazon's technical priorities: ML, NLP, robotics, computer vision, cloud computing.
Also known as Amazon Research Awards (ARA) for faculty. The PhD Fellowship is separate — smaller scale but highly prestigious for CS PhD students.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in a PhD program in CS, AI, ML, or related field
- 3rd year or beyond in PhD program
- Research aligned with Amazon technical priorities
- Recommendation from faculty advisor
- Submit research statement and CV through Amazon research portal
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
15 September 2026
Results Announced
15 December 2026
Programme Start
Varies — check official website
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Amazon PhD Fellowship cover?
USD $40,000 per year stipend + research funding + AWS credits for PhD research in ML, NLP, robotics, or cloud computing
Who is eligible for the Amazon PhD Fellowship?
PhD students at US universities (and select international programs) in their 3rd year or later researching topics related to Amazon's technical priorities: ML, NLP, robotics, computer vision, cloud computing.
When is the deadline for the Amazon PhD Fellowship?
The deadline is 15 September 2026. Results are announced around 15 December 2026.
What fields of study does the Amazon PhD Fellowship cover?
The scholarship covers: Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences.
Is there anything special about the Amazon PhD Fellowship?
Also known as Amazon Research Awards (ARA) for faculty. The PhD Fellowship is separate — smaller scale but highly prestigious for CS PhD students.
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