Cornell University Fully Funded PhD Program in Computer Science

PhD @Cornell University posted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

Cornell University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Computer Science through its Department of Computer Science, which spans both the Ithaca campus and Cornell Tech in New York City. This program is designed to prepare students for advanced research and academic careers across a broad spectrum of computer science disciplines.​

Program Overview

  • Degree: Ph.D. in Computer Science

  • Institution: Cornell University

  • Campuses: Ithaca, NY, and Cornell Tech (NYC)

  • Program Duration: Typically 5–6 years

  • Research Areas:

    • Artificial Intelligence

    • Machine Learning

    • Computer Vision

    • Programming Languages

    • Systems and Networking

    • Theory of Computation

    • Human-Computer Interaction

    • Security and Privacy

    • Robotics

    • Computational Biology

    • And more

Students begin their studies on the Ithaca campus and may transition to Cornell Tech in NYC based on their research interests and advisor location. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to work with faculty across various departments and research centers.

Funding Package

All admitted Ph.D. students in Computer Science receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage for the duration of the program.

  • Stipend: Annual stipend of $35,661 for the 2025–26 academic year.

  • Health Insurance: Fully subsidized health insurance coverage.​

Funding is provided through a combination of:​

  • Fellowships: Merit-based awards requiring no teaching or research obligations.

  • Teaching Assistantships (TAs): Involve assisting in course instruction, grading, and holding office hours.

  • Research Assistantships (RAs): Allow students to work on research projects aligned with their dissertation.

Students are guaranteed financial support as long as they remain in good academic standing.

Admission Requirements

  • Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.

  • Application Materials:

    • Completed online application through the Cornell Graduate School.

    • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

    • Three letters of recommendation.

    • Academic Statement of Purpose detailing research interests and career goals.

    • Personal Statement (including diversity statement).

    • TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers.

    • Optional: Writing sample.

Please note that GRE scores are not required for admission to the Ph.D. program in Computer Science.

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