Sponsors of all types are increasingly limiting the number of submissions an organization may make to any given program. This helps the sponsor manage workflow, but places an additional responsibility on the submitting organization. The articles below describe processes for the internal review and approval of certain limited submission programs in which RIT participates. For programs not described below, please use the Intent to Submit Form.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions.
The Microsoft Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students nominated by their universities. The program supports women in their second year of graduate studies. Further information is available at http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/awards/fellows-women.aspx.
Eligibility Criteria and Limitations
Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program
The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a two-year fellowship program for outstanding PhD students nominated by their universities. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must apply during your second or third year of PhD studies. Further information is available at http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/awards/apply-us.aspx.
Eligibility Criteria and Limitations
Google RISE Awards are designed to support organizations that promote access to Computer Science education and give students aged 7-18 the opportunity to become creators - and not just consumers - of tomorrow’s technological innovations. They award funding to, and partner with, organizations running programs that inspire, engage, and retain students on a long-term path in the field of computing.