Call for Hariri Graduate Fellows Program Nominations – Deadline: February 1, 2016

The Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering is now accepting Hariri Graduate Fellow nominations for prospective PhD students.

A new program at the Institute, a key goal of the Hariri Graduate Fellows Program is to help recruit the best and brightest candidates to Boston University. Fellowships are awarded to prospective PhD students to recognize an incoming student’s potential for pursuing exceptional computational and/or data-driven research. (Later this spring, a second round of nominations will be solicited for continuing PhD students.)   

Helping doctoral students to flourish in this first stage of their research careers, this program provides resources to the Fellows, fosters a vibrant and growing community, and aims to develop strong leadership qualities in our Fellows so they become ambassadors for the entire Boston University computing, computational, and data-driven research community.

For additional important information, please visit the Graduate Fellows Program web page.

Who May Submit Nominations: Nominations may be submitted by the graduate admissions committee chair/director of any BU department or division.  Each department may submit up to two nominations.

Eligibility: All potential incoming PhD applicants are eligible with special attention given to women and underrepresented minorities.

Deadline: The nomination deadline was Monday, February 1, 2016.  

Award: The Fellowship consists of a $10,000 Academic Enhancement Fund award, designation as a Hariri Graduate Fellow, and access to the Hariri Institute resources and community.  Funds may be used throughout the student’s doctoral studies toward expenses including, but not limited to travel, equipment, and summer support (if not already provided). NOTE: This award cannot be used for tuition and/or Fall/Spring semester stipends.

Additional Information: If you have any questions about the program or the nomination process, please contact Linda Grosser, Director of Program & Project Management at the Hariri Institute, by email at lgrosser@bu.edu.