Method of performing a two stage anneal in the formation of an alloy interconnect

A method of performing a two stage anneal in the formation of an alloy interconnect can include forming a via aperture in a dielectric layer where the via aperture provides an area for formation of a via, providing a seed layer along lateral side walls of the via aperture, rapid thermal annealing the seed layer to facilitate copper grain growth in the via, and slowly annealing the seed layer to facilitate desired distribution of alloy doping. The use of two anneals-one fast (e.g., 60 seconds) at lower temperatures (e.g., 150° C. to 250° C.) and one slow (e.g., minutes to several hours) at higher temperatures (e.g., 200° C. to 450° C.)-helps to control grain growth and alloy doping distribution.