The Google PhD Fellowship supports exceptional PhD students worldwide who are pursuing innovative research in computer science and related fields.
Funder: Google
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Varies by region; up to US $85K/year (US/Canada), US $15K–$50K/year (other regions), typically 1–4 years.
Summary: Supports exceptional PhD students worldwide pursuing innovative research in computer science and related fields.
Key Information: University nomination required; direct student applications are not accepted.
The Google PhD Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing exceptional and innovative research in computer science and closely related areas. The fellowship aims to foster strong relationships between Google and the academic community, directly supporting promising PhD candidates who are poised to influence the future of technology. The program is global, with fellowships offered in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United States. Research areas include (but are not limited to): computer architecture, algorithms and optimization, health research, human-computer interaction, machine learning, machine perception, natural language processing, privacy and security, quantum computing, software engineering, and systems and networking.