Applications for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2026-27 for PhD students are open now!!!
NVIDIA Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its esteemed Graduate Fellowship Program for the academic year 2026-27. This highly competitive fellowship is specifically designed for international PhD students and is part of NVIDIA’s broader initiative to foster innovative research and academic excellence on a global scale. As a leader in the technology sector with a focus on advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), NVIDIA is committed to supporting the next generation of engineers and researchers.
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This year marks a significant milestone: the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Graduate Fellowship Program. Established to encourage groundbreaking research, the fellowship invites PhD students to submit their original research proposals for consideration. Award recipients are meticulously chosen based on a combination of their academic achievements, nominations from esteemed faculty members, and the potential impact and relevance of their research within the realms of accelerated computing and related fields. By nurturing academic innovation, this program serves as a pivotal connection between NVIDIA and the future leaders shaping the technology landscape.
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The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides substantial funding of up to $60,000 per award, aimed at PhD students engaged in research projects that promise to drive significant advancements in accelerated computing practices and their diverse applications. Submissions are particularly welcomed from those whose work is on the cutting edge in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the development of autonomous vehicles, encouraging pioneers to push boundaries further.
Each year, NVIDIA aims to handpick students who demonstrate exceptional talent, an unwavering drive for innovation, and a willingness to engage in collaborative research early in their academic careers. In addition to vital financial support for their research endeavors, recipients gain unparalleled opportunities to work on transformative projects while utilizing NVIDIA’s state-of-the-art products and technology. Furthermore, the fellowship program encompasses a mandatory in-person summer internship, providing invaluable industry experience before the commencement of the fellowship year.
NVIDIA Corporation is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and was founded in 1993 with research offices in the USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, and Taiwan. NVIDIA actively collaborates with leading industry experts to tackle some of the most intricate computing challenges faced today. Their work catalyzes profound advancements across a multitude of sectors, including medicine, aerospace, automotive design, and the film industry- demonstrating the vast applications of their technology. NVIDIA recognizes that they have only begun to explore the potential of its innovations and is eager to partner with fearless and imaginative doctoral students willing to confront these challenges head-on. Together, they aspire to unlock new possibilities and reshape the future of technology.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Up to $60,000, including tuition, stipend, and research expenses
- In-Person Summer Internship: Hands-on experience at NVIDIA’s global research facilities
- Access to Resources: Work with leading-edge NVIDIA hardware and tools
- Networking: Connect and collaborate with top researchers, engineers, and industry peers
- Prestigious Community: Become part of a celebrated cohort shaping future tech advancements
Eligibilities
- Students must have already completed their first year of PhD-level studies (at the time of application)
- Students must have majors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a related area
- Students must be engaged in active research as part of their PhD thesis
- Students must be enrolled as a full-time active PhD student during the 2026-2027 academic year (9 months) of the award – this means they should not be expecting to graduate sooner than May/June 2027.
- Students must be available to complete an in-person summer internship at one of NVIDIA’s research offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, or Taiwan before the start of their Fellowship year.
- Students may not be the immediate family of a current NVIDIA employee
- Note: The award must be administered through the student’s university; payment will be made to the university, not directly to the student
Application Process
Prepare the following:
- Research Summary / Thesis Proposal: Up to 2 pages plus bibliography (which does not count toward the page limit)
- Resume / CV: With up-to-date contact details
- Professor Nomination Letters: Minimum of 2 (including one from your thesis advisor); maximum of 3
- Confirmation of Internship Availability: Statement confirming you can complete the required in-person summer internship
Submission Process via Portal:
- Submit online via the official portal
- Create and manage your profile; you can revisit it until the final submission
- Upload your research proposal and CV
- Add recommenders’ details so the portal sends them invitation emails
- Monitor and ensure recommenders submit by 12 noon PT, September 15, 2025
- Only submit your application once all recommendation status shows “completed”
- Final submission by 3 pm Pacific Time, September 15, 2025
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 (3 Days Remaining)
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