Bloomberg Data Science Ph.D. Fellowship 2027–2028: Fully Funded Ph.D. Fellowship with $45,000 Stipend, Full Tuition and Paid Internship
Applications are open for the Bloomberg Data Science Ph.D. Fellowship for the 2027–2028 academic year to support exceptional doctoral students conducting advanced technical research. Selected fellows receive comprehensive financial backing, professional mentorship, and paid summer research internships.
Overview
The Bloomberg Data Science Ph.D. Fellowship supports doctoral candidates conducting advanced research in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technical fields. The initiative connects doctoral researchers with Bloomberg's research community, offering financial backing alongside professional development.
Selected fellows may have the opportunity to renew their grant annually for up to three years, subject to Bloomberg's discretion.
Benefits
- 100% Tuition Coverage: Full coverage of recipient tuition during the fellowship period.
- Stipend: A USD 45,000 stipend to support living expenses, professional conference attendance, and research-related costs including computer hardware.
- Mentorship: Connection with professional mentors working within Bloomberg’s research and technology environment.
- Paid Summer Internship: A mandatory 14-week research-focused paid summer internship at Bloomberg locations in New York, London, or Toronto.
- Kickoff Event: Attendance at the annual academic-year kickoff event at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York (or online), with expenses covered.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be full-time doctoral students during the 2027–2028 academic year.
- Candidates must have an expected Ph.D. graduation date in or before the end of 2030.
- Recipients must maintain full-time student status throughout the duration of the grant.
- Applicants cannot simultaneously receive support from another industry fellowship, though non-industry funding may be permitted case-by-case.
- Outside employment is restricted unless explicit permission is granted by Bloomberg.
- International applicants must possess self-sponsored work authorization (such as F-1 OPT or an EAD) covering the full fellowship or internship period, as Bloomberg will not sponsor U.S. visas for this program.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their materials online through the designated application portal. The application process requires the following:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) detailing academic background and technical accomplishments.
- A two-page technical research proposal (excluding references) formatted according to Bloomberg's mandatory Overleaf template.
- A reference letter from a current or proposed advisor, submitted through the platform before the deadline.
Deadline
The application deadline is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM Anywhere on Earth (AoE). Reference letters must also be submitted by this closing time. Successful applicants are expected to be notified by Friday, December 18, 2026.