Is the Facebook PhD Fellowship still available?
Yes, under the current Meta Research PhD Fellowship name.
Is the 2026 round open?
No. The application deadline was 20 September 2026.
What does Meta fund?
Two years of tuition and fees plus a US$42,000 annual stipend.
Can Pakistani PhD students apply?
Yes, if enrolled full-time at an accredited university and aligned with an eligible Meta research area.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Meta funds two years of tuition and fees plus US$42,000 per year.
Other verified benefits
Two years paid tuition and fees, US$42,000 annual stipend, paid Fellowship Summit visit and access to Meta researchers.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
No separate universal housing, visa or health-insurance benefit is stated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Full-time PhD students in any year whose research directly matches an eligible Meta fellowship area.
Two recommendations are required, including one from the PhD advisor.
Eligible countries
Full-time PhD students at accredited universities worldwide.
Language requirements
No universal English-test requirement stated.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Research proposal
- Two reference letters
- CV or résumé
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next Meta fellowship cycle.
- Select the research area matching your PhD.
- Prepare the research statement and recommendations.
- Submit by the next official deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Meta pay?
Two years of tuition and fees plus US$42,000 per year.
Can Pakistani PhD students apply?
Yes, the programme is global for eligible full-time PhD students.