The Office of the Vice-Rector for Graduate Studies (PRPG) at Unicamp has made public the Notice PRPG 05/2026which aims to select and nominate up to 3 outstanding doctoral candidates to compete for the coveted international program. Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD Fellowship Program.
This initiative recognizes outstanding academic careers and encourages the advanced training of researchers in technological and strategic areas. Unicamp already has a history of success with the program: recently, doctoral student Matheus Corrêa Lindino, from the Hub Viva Bem (IC-Unicamp), was one of the few selected worldwide to receive the scholarship..
What is Apple Scholars in AI/ML?
Apple's Fellowship Program is geared toward emerging leaders conducting cutting-edge research in computer science, electrical engineering, and computer engineering, with a special focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Selected fellows receive support to continue pushing the boundaries of technology under Apple's core values of innovation and social impact.
The package offered to selected students by Apple is one of the most robust in the global technology sector and includes:
- Financial support: Financial aid (scholarship) granted for two academic years to help with living expenses and research-related costs.
- Travel budget: A grant of USD 5.000/year to cover academic travel expenses and conference attendance.
- Exclusive Mentorship: Direct mentoring with an Apple research scientist during the fellowship period.
- Internship Opportunity: Possibility of being invited to do a hands-on internship directly at Apple's headquarters in the United States.
