Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm. Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange
The Cubist PhD Fellowship supports exceptional doctoral students in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science and looks to advance their research.
PhD Fellows will be eligible to receive a grant of $100,000 to fund their research. They will be paired with a Cubist mentor that has a background in a similar field, who can offer guidance throughout the Fellowship.
Fellows will be invited to visit the New York office to present their research in an academic seminar to Cubist employees and will automatically be considered for 2026 summer internships at the firm.
Eligibility
- Full-time students currently pursuing a PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, operations research, electrical engineering, or computer science at an accredited university in the Unites States or United Kingdom.
- Students must be in at least the third year of their PhD program when the Fellowship begins.
- Students that are already supported by another industry fellowship are not eligible.
Award Details
- Fellows will be awarded a $100,000 grant.
- Fellowships will be paid directly to the university to cover tuition, fees, and living expense stipends.