Scholarship Description:
If you’re an innovative thinker and have an idea that you’re passionate about, you won’t want to miss the chance to develop it with the leading Nokia Bell Labs. The Bell Labs Prize 2023 is now open for applications, inviting candidates from eligible countries worldwide to participate and win up to $100,000.
The competition is open to anyone in any of the participating countries. Contestants must own their ideas and meet the eligibility requirements.
Nokia Bell Labs is the industrial research arm of Nokia, referred to as the ‘Idea Factory’ or ‘Crown Jewel’ because of its unparalleled history of innovation output. The lab is constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and striving to solve the challenges of human needs before they exist.
Degree Level:
Nokia Bell Labs Prize 2023: A Chance to Win $100,000 is available to undertake Research level programs at USA Universities.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Information Technology
Scholarship Benefits:
Nokia Bell Labs will select three candidates to be given the following prizes, along with a unique opportunity to work within the world-renowned Nokia Bell Labs to further explore their ideas:
- 1st Prize – $100,000
- 2nd Prize – $50,000
- 3rd Prize – $25,000
Eligible Nationalities:
International students are eligible to apply. The Bell Labs Prize is a competition open to individuals and teams of up to four people who are 21 years old or older and have an idea they own. The applicants must submit their idea in 250 words or less to be considered for the prize.
The deadline for application is April 1, 2023. The Bell Labs will award three prizes to the best ideas, with the highest award being $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria:
Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Own their ideas
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Possess a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree
- Employees, partners, and consultants of Sponsor and its affiliates and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the Contest
- Interns employed by Nokia or Nokia Bell Labs or their affiliates are eligible to participate
- Teams of up to four are allowed to participate, provided each member of the team meets the full eligibility requirements
- Reside in one of the following countries:
United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada (except Quebec), China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom
Application Procedure:
Individuals who are interested in participating can obtain application details on the Bell Labs website. The applicants must submit their idea in 250 words or less. The applicants must also hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree and be comfortable with the language of instruction.
The deadline to enter the contest is April 21, 2023.