Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship 2026 for PhD Students (USD $45,000 Stipend + Full Tuition Coverage)
Application Deadline: November 21, 2025 (AoE)
Location: Open to students in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
Applications are now open for the Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) 2026, a prestigious program designed to support exceptional PhD students pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.
At Jane Street, a leading global trading firm, innovation and problem-solving are driven by a rigorous, quantitative approach that integrates methods from machine learning, distributed systems, programmable hardware, applied mathematics, and statistics. Through the Graduate Research Fellowship, Jane Street supports PhD students who embody technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and humility.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
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Full tuition and fees for the 2026–2027 academic year
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A USD $45,000 stipend (or equivalent in local currency) for living expenses
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An invitation to present a talk at Jane Street’s offices, with all travel expenses covered
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Finalists who are not selected as fellows will receive a USD $5,000 monetary award
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be current PhD students (with at least one year remaining) or committed to begin a PhD program in Fall 2026
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Be enrolled full-time at an accredited research institution in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, Australia, or New Zealand
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Be in good academic standing for the duration of the award period
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International students are eligible and encouraged to apply
Application Requirements
Applications must include:
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A CV or résumé
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A 1–2 page statement describing current or proposed research for a broad technical audience
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Contact information for one or more letter writers, who will be contacted directly by Jane Street
Key Dates
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Application Deadline: November 21, 2025 (AoE)
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Recommendation Letters Due: December 2, 2025 (AoE)
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Award Notifications: February 2026
For questions, contact: graduate-research-fellowship@janestreet.com