Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship 2027 – 24 octobre 2026

Contexte

Jane Street is accepting applications for its 2027 Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF), a funding opportunity supporting outstanding doctoral students conducting research in electrical engineering and computer science, mathematics, physics, and statistics.

The fellowship provides full tuition and fee coverage for the upcoming academic year, alongside a US$50,000 stipend to help recipients meet living expenses while completing their PhD studies. Finalists will also receive a US$5,000 monetary award. The programme is open to eligible domestic and international PhD students studying at accredited research institutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Students who have committed to starting an eligible PhD programme in Fall 2027 may also apply.

Jane Street is a quantitative trading firm that applies mathematical reasoning, statistics, computer science, machine learning, and other technical disciplines to complex problems in global financial markets.

Its Graduate Research Fellowship supports doctoral researchers whose work demonstrates technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to rigorous research. Applicants do not need to focus their research directly on finance or trading to be considered.

The programme recognises the value of fundamental research and encourages applications from students working on challenging problems across the eligible disciplines.

Missions et responsabilités

• Conduct research in electrical engineering and computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics as part of an eligible doctoral programme.
• Maintain active, full-time PhD student status in good academic standing at an accredited, degree-granting research institution.
• Optionally visit a Jane Street office to present a talk on a topic of choice to employees and other fellowship recipients (expenses covered by Jane Street).

Profil recherché

• Be PhD students with at least one year remaining in an eligible doctoral programme; or have committed to commencing a PhD programme at a specified university in Fall 2027.
• Remain active, full-time PhD students in good academic standing at an accredited, degree-granting research institution in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or Singapore.
• International students are explicitly eligible and encouraged to apply, provided they meet the programme’s academic and institutional requirements.
• Conduct research in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.

Conditions et avantages

• Full tuition and fee coverage : Successful fellows will receive coverage of their full tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
• US$50,000 stipend : Each fellow will receive a stipend of US$50,000, or its equivalent in local currency, to assist with living expenses while pursuing doctoral research (taxable and may be subject to withholding taxes).
• US$5,000 finalist award : Finalists will receive a separate monetary award of US$5,000.
• Research networking and professional exposure : Fellows will be invited to visit a Jane Street office to present a talk, with all associated expenses covered.

Dossier de candidature

• Curriculum vitae or résumé : Provide an up-to-date CV outlining academic qualifications, research experience, publications, technical skills, and relevant achievements.
• Research statement : Submit a brief explanation of current research or the proposed research direction (approximately one to two pages, accessible to a general audience with mathematical or technical knowledge).
• Recommendation letter contacts : Provide contact information for the individuals who will recommend the applicant. Jane Street will contact the nominated letter writers directly.

Comment postuler

Follow these steps to submit a complete application:

• Review the official fellowship requirements and confirm eligibility based on doctoral status, research discipline, and institution.
• Prepare a clear and concise academic CV highlighting relevant research achievements.
• Write a research statement explaining the proposed or ongoing work.
• Identify appropriate academic referees and obtain their permission to provide recommendation letters.
• Complete the online application through Jane Street’s official fellowship application portal.
• Ensure that all required information is accurate and submit the application by 13 November 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AoE).
• Remind referees to submit their recommendations by 1 December 2026, AoE. Letters may also be submitted proactively to [email protected].

Applicants with questions about eligibility or the application process can contact the fellowship team at [email protected].

Important dates: Student application deadline is 13 November 2026 (AoE). Recommendation letter deadline is 1 December 2026 (AoE). Expected fellowship award notifications in February 2027.