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Rackham Merit & Departmental Doctoral Fellowship (Full 5-Year Funding)

Comprehensive 5-year doctoral fellowship funding exceptional PhD candidates conducting high-impact research in artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, and computer architecture.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Undergraduate GPA 3.5+ in Computer Science, Math, or Electrical Engineering
English language proficiency: 7.5+ or TOEFL 100+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional / Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Academic Statement of Purpose and technical GitHub repository or published paper
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters from research mentors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: 100% tuition waiver + $42,000 USD/year living stipend + comprehensive GradCare health and dental insurance
Application fee: $90 USD (waiver available)
Tuition / joining costs: 100% covered by Rackham fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026 (Annual PhD deadline)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Michigan documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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