Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship

Quick Facts

• ·Type: Graduate research fellowship ($50,000+)
• ·Eligibility: PhD students in CS, math, physics, or stats
• ·Process: Annual selection
• ·Contact: graduate-research-fellowship@janestreet.com

Mission

Jane Street's Graduate Research Fellowship supports exceptional PhD students who demonstrate technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and humility in computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics.

What The Fellowship Provides

• ·Full tuition and fees coverage for academic year
• ·$45,000 USD stipend for living expenses
• ·$5,000 additional award for all finalists
• ·Paid visit to Jane Street offices to present research
• ·Networking with Jane Street professionals

Application Guide

Before Applying

• ·Confirm eligibility: PhD student with 1+ year remaining or starting Fall 2025
• ·Review past recipients from 2023 and 2024
• ·International students welcome
• ·Must be at accredited US, Canadian, or European institution

Key Application Components

1. 01Required Materials
   • —CV/resume
   • —Research statement (1-2 pages)
   • —Reference contacts
   • —Current funding information
2. 02Timeline
   • —Applications due: November 21, 2024
   • —Recommendation letters due: December 2, 2024
   • —Notifications: February 2025

Tips for Success

• ·Write for technical but non-specialist audience
• ·Be clear and specific about research direction
• ·Demonstrate academic excellence
• ·Show alignment with Jane Street's values

Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

• ·First-year students: Eligible to apply
• ·Other funding: Fellowship can stack with existing funding; final amount coordinated with university
• ·Research focus: All areas within eligible fields welcome, not just finance-related
• ·Adjacent fields: Welcome if significant overlap with CS, math, physics, or statistics
• ·Previous applicants: Past Finalists and Honorable Mentions may reapply
• ·Faculty nominations: Email fellowship address to nominate students

Program Links

• ·Tools and Compilers Research Internship
• ·2023 Fellowship Recipients
• ·2024 Fellowship Recipients
• ·2026 Application Notifications

Contact & Support

• ·Fellowship inquiries: graduate-research-fellowship@janestreet.com
• ·Faculty nominations welcome
• ·Questions about funding coordination welcome
• ·All deadlines are AoE (Anywhere on Earth) timezone
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