Call for Application: FULL FUNDED !!! The Google PhD Fellowship Program 2026 !! APPLY NOW !!
The Google PhD Fellowship Program is created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields.
Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google research teams impact technology used by people all over the world, and they encourage people of a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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Google currently offers fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States. PhD students from Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States must be nominated for the fellowship by their university. All application materials should be submitted in English.
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Applications will be evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact in the field. Proposals should include a detailed description of the research and its future direction.
In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses will be evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation. Universities may nominate up to three eligible students in countries like Africa, Australia, New Zealand, East Asia, Europe, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
The fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the fields – Computer Architecture, Algorithm and Optimization, Health Research, Human-Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing, Quantum Computing, Software Engineering and Programming Languages etc.
Researchers drive advancements in computer science through both fundamental and applied research.
Benefits
- Monetary stipend, including research-related activities; travel expenses, including overseas travel. (Varies across Regions)
- Professional work experience
- Research Contribution at Google.
Eligibilities
- General Eligibility Requirements (All Regions):
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- Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the fellowship or forfeit the award.
- Google employees and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
- Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
- Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again
Application Process
- Applicants need to be nominated by an eligible university during the application period; direct applications from students are not accepted. The university will complete the application process through “apply link” given below
- Required Materials for All Nominated Students:
- Student CV with links to website and publications
- Research/dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references).
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 (17 Days Remaining)
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