UCI Chancellor's Doctoral Fellowship & Eugene Cota-Robles Award

Prestigious fellowship awarded to top incoming doctoral students in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences or School of Physical Sciences.

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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: Minimum 3.7 GPA in undergraduate or prior graduate degrees
English language proficiency: TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Waived or optional across computer science disciplines
Thesis / Research statement: Demonstrated track record of academic excellence and independent research
Recommendation letters: Three compelling academic referee letters

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

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition coverage plus $38,000 annual stipend for up to five years
Application fee: $155 international application fee
Tuition / joining costs: 100% tuition and health fee remission

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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

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