Nominations for Prospective Graduate Student Fellows Open
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The Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering is now accepting Hariri Graduate Fellow nominations for prospective PhD students.
In its second year, a key goal of the Hariri Institute Graduate Student 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. (In spring 2018, 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 and to submit your nomination, 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 prioritized nominations.
Eligibility: All potential incoming PhD applicants are eligible.
Deadline: The nomination deadline is Monday, February 5, 2018. Departments will be notified of awards by Monday February 12, 2018.
Award: The Fellowship consists of a $7500 Academic Enhancement Fund award, designation as a Hariri Graduate Fellow for the duration of studies, 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). This award cannot be used for tuition and/or Fall/Spring semester stipends.