๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŽ“ Fully Funded Graduate Research Fellowship in Bulgaria โ€“ INSAIT Graduate Fellowship 2026 in Sofia (โ‚ฌ3,300+/month) ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌโœจ

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŽ“ Fully Funded Graduate Research Fellowship in Bulgaria โ€“ INSAIT Graduate Fellowship 2026 in Sofia (โ‚ฌ3,300+/month) ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌโœจ

๐ŸŒ About the Fellowship
The INSAIT Graduate Research Fellowship (INSAIT GRF) 2026 is a fully funded, on-site research fellowshiphosted by the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) in Sofia, Bulgaria ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ.

The programme is designed for highly motivated Masterโ€™s students and recent graduates from around the world who want to gain hands-on research experience under the mentorship of leading INSAIT faculty. The fellowship follows the model of elite research programmes at MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zurich, offering participants the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and potentially co-author papers for top international conferences and journals.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Host Institution
๐ŸŽ“ INSAIT โ€“ Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology
๐Ÿ“ Sofia, Bulgaria ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ

โณ Duration
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 8โ€“12 weeks
โฑ๏ธ Timeline decided jointly by the student and mentor
๐Ÿšซ Remote work is not allowed โ€“ physical presence in Sofia is mandatory

๐Ÿง  Research Focus Areas
๐Ÿ’ป Computer Science
๐Ÿค– Artificial Intelligence
๐Ÿ“Š Mathematics & Statistics
โš™๏ธ Engineering
๐Ÿงฎ Physics
๐Ÿ“š Related STEM disciplines

Participants join active research groups, contribute to ongoing projects, and may continue collaboration beyond the fellowship by agreement with their mentor.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Financial Support โ€“ Fully Funded
๐Ÿ’ถ Monthly stipend up to โ‚ฌ3,307 (gross)
๐Ÿ  Accommodation provided (INSAIT covers initial housing after arrival)
โœˆ๏ธ Travel expenses covered
๐Ÿ›‚ Visa support provided
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Vacation possible (with mentor approval)

๐ŸŽฏ Who Can Apply?
๐ŸŒ Open to all nationalities
๐ŸŽ“ Masterโ€™s students (currently enrolled) or recent graduates (within last 12 months)
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Background in STEM fields (CS, AI, Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, etc.)
๐ŸŒฑ Applications from women and underrepresented groups in STEM are strongly encouraged
๐Ÿšซ Undergraduate students should apply instead to the INSAIT Summer Research Fellowship

๐Ÿ“„ Required Documents
๐Ÿ“Ž CV (PDF)
๐Ÿ“„ Unofficial transcript (PDF)
โœ๏ธ Motivation letter explaining:
๐Ÿ’ก Interest in graduate research
๐Ÿ”ฌ Research areas of interest
๐Ÿงช Previous research experience (if any)

๐Ÿ“… Application Timeline
๐ŸŸข Applications open year-round (rolling basis)
โณ Decision usually within 1 month of applying
๐ŸŽฅ Shortlisted candidates invited for an online interview
๐Ÿ“ฉ Selected candidates have 5 days to confirm participation

๐Ÿ”— Application Link
https://insait.ai/grf/

๐Ÿ“ง Contact
For questions: contact@insait.ai

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