Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship 2027
The Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) 2027 is now accepting applications from exceptional PhD students in electrical engineering and computer science, mathematics, physics, and statistics.
- FundingFull tuition & fees + $50,000 stipend
- DurationUpcoming academic year
- Who can applyGlobal
- Application feeFree
Overview
The fellowship supports doctoral research in electrical engineering and computer science, mathematics, physics, and statistics. Research does not need to be related to finance or trading. Jane Street also welcomes applications from students whose research overlaps significantly with these fields.
At a glance
About
- Opportunity type
- Fellowship
- Host organisation
- Jane Street
- Duration
- Upcoming academic year
- Detail
- Information
Funding
- Funding
- Full tuition & fees + $50,000 stipend
- Award notification
- February 2027
- Application fee
- Free
- Award notification
- February 2027
Eligibility
- Study level
- PhD
- Nationality
- Global
- Age limit
- None
- Work experience
- None
Who can apply
You can apply if you:
- Are pursuing a PhD with at least one year remaining in electrical engineering and computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics; or
- Have committed to starting an eligible PhD programme at a specified university in Fall 2027
- Will be a full-time PhD student in good academic standing
- Are enrolled at an accredited research institution in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or Singapore
International students are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Applicants need:
- CV or résumé
- Brief research statement explaining current or proposed research direction
- Contact information for recommendation letter writers
Jane Street recommends a 1–2 page research statement written for a mathematically or technically inclined audience that may not specialise in the applicant’s exact research area. Jane Street contacts the letter writers directly.
What you get
Selected Fellows receive:
- Full tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year
- $50,000 USD stipend or equivalent in local currency for living expenses
- An optional, fully funded visit to a Jane Street office to give a research talk
- $5,000 monetary award for finalists
The $50,000 stipend is taxable and may be subject to tax withholding.
Is It Fully Funded?
Yes, for the award year, in terms of the published fellowship benefits. Jane Street covers full tuition and fees and provides a $50,000 living stipend. However, the stipend is taxable, and university funding arrangements may affect how the award is coordinated with other funding.
How to apply
- Prepare your CV and research statement.
- Submit the online application by November 13, 2026 (AoE).
- Provide contact details for your recommendation letter writer(s).
- Ensure recommendation letters are submitted by December 1, 2026 (AoE).
- Award decisions are expected in February 2027.
Minimum Degree Required
PhD / incoming PhD
Eligible fields:
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Applicants in adjacent fields with significant overlap may also apply.
Nationality
All nationalities are eligible, provided the applicant meets the programme’s university-location and PhD requirements.
Final Note
The Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship 2027 is currently open and is particularly relevant for PhD researchers in quantitative and computational fields. The student application deadline is November 13, 2026, so applicants should begin preparing their research statement and recommendation contacts early.
Frequently asked questions
Can first-year PhD students apply?
Yes. Jane Street’s FAQ confirms that students starting their first year of graduate school can apply.
Does the research have to be related to finance?
No. Research across the eligible fields can be considered even when it has no direct connection to trading or finance.
Can international students apply?
Yes. International students are explicitly eligible and encouraged to apply, subject to the eligible institution-location requirement.
Can the fellowship be combined with other funding?
Existing fellowships do not automatically exclude an applicant. Jane Street works with universities to coordinate funding, although university funding caps may affect the final arrangement.
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