AT&T Labs Fellowship are available to outstanding under-represented minority and women students who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and who are pursuing Ph.D. studies in computer and communications-related fields. If you really want to make a difference as a professional scientist, we can help you get started.
Program Description
The ALFP program awards a three-year fellowship and is contingent on an annual review demonstrating that the recipients are making satisfactory progress toward their PhD.
Each fellowship recipient participates in a research summer internship during their first summer in the program. During the summer, students work as a part of research teams on various projects within AT&T Labs. You can learn about AT&T Research by viewing our current research areas and sample projects from prior years.
Eligibility
- Students must be seniors graduating in the current academic year or in their first or second year of grad school.
- They must be female or members of a minority underrepresented in science fields (Hispanic, African-American, or Native American).
- They must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate school program leading to a PhD.
- They must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
- The student’s major field must be in computer science, math, statistics, electrical engineering, operations research, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or related fields.
What the Fellowship Provides
- All educational expenses during the school year, including tuition, books, fees, and approved travel expenses.
- Education expenses for summer study or university research.
- A stipend for living expenses (currently $2380 per month, paid for 10 months of the year, plus a $500 book allowance).
- Support for attending approved scientific conferences.
- A summer internship during the student’s first summer in the program.
- A mentor who is a staff member at AT&T Labs. The program emphasizes personal interaction with your mentor. For the typical recipient, this component of the program is often the most important one of all.
Important Dates
Applications are accepted beginning September 5. The on-line application form must be submitted and all supporting materials must be mailed to the address below by January 31.
Requirements
Complete this on-line application, which requires the following items. Please be sure to select the ALFP program.