Georgetown University Fully Funded PhD Program in Computer Science
PhD @Georgetown University posted 2 weeks agoJob Description
Georgetown University’s Department of Computer Science offers a fully funded Ph.D. program designed to prepare students for research and teaching careers in academia and for research and technical careers in industry and government. The program emphasizes a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics, preparing students for graduate-level coursework and research.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Computer Science
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Institution: Georgetown University
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School: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
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Format: Full-time
Funding Package
The Ph.D. program offers a comprehensive five-year funding package, which includes:​
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Annual Stipend: A yearly stipend to support living expenses.
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Tuition Remission: Full tuition coverage for 9 credits per semester.
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Health Insurance: Health insurance coverage for five consecutive years.
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Teaching Assistantship: Students are required to work up to 15 hours per week for the first four years as Teaching Assistants for first-year, second-year, or third-year intensive computer science courses. During the fifth year, students receive a non-service stipend scholarship to support dissertation research. ​
Additionally, all doctoral students in good standing are eligible for travel funds each year. Currently, this amount is set to $1,000, but it may change based on available funding. Students can use these funds to attend any academic conference that is useful for their studies. This money cannot be rolled over from one year to the next.
Research Areas
The Ph.D. program offers several research areas, including:​
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Security, Privacy, and Cryptography
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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Information Retrieval
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Theoretical Computer Science
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Systems, Networking, and Architecture
Students with interdisciplinary research interests may also add a concentration in Cognitive Science in combination with one of the above research areas.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should submit:
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Online Application: Through Georgetown University’s Graduate School admissions portal.
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Transcripts: Official records from all postsecondary institutions attended.
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Letters of Recommendation: Three letters from academic or professional references.
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Statement of Purpose: A clear and concise research agenda aligning with faculty expertise.
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Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailing academic and professional experiences.
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Writing Sample: Demonstrating scholarly writing abilities.
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GRE Scores: Not required.
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English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers, unless they have completed a degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.
