I am interested in applying to the PhD program in Computer Science at Stanford. Please find the general admission requirements, any specific prerequisite coursework, and the typical length of the program. Additionally, identify the main sources of funding for PhD students in this department.
Navigate to 'https://cs.stanford.edu/'. Click on the 'Admissions' link (or similar, if available on the main page, otherwise use search). On the admissions page, navigate to the 'PhD Admissions' section or link. Identify and extract information regarding general admission requirements for the PhD program (e.g., academic record, GRE, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose). Look for any specific prerequisite courses or academic backgrounds mentioned for the PhD program. Determine the typical duration or length of the PhD program. Identify and extract information about the main funding opportunities for PhD students (e.g., fellowships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships). Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the Computer Science department's main admissions page. The agent successfully navigates to the PhD Admissions section or page. The agent identifies and states key general admission requirements for the PhD program, such as a strong academic record, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. (Note: GRE may or may not be required, so look for current policy). The agent identifies and states any specific prerequisite coursework or background expected for the PhD program (e.g., strong background in computer science fundamentals, mathematics). The agent determines and states the typical length of the PhD program (e.g., 5-6 years). The agent identifies and states the main sources of funding for PhD students, such as research assistantships (RAs), teaching assistantships (TAs), and various fellowships (e.g., Stanford Graduate Fellowships, external fellowships). The agent does not attempt to apply or fill out any forms.