Deadline 2026-04-30
Country Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, United States
Level phd
Organization Google
Field Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Research, Responsible AI, Computer Architecture, Algorithms and Optimization, Health Research
Funding fully funded Overview
The Google PhD Fellowship Program 2026 is an international fellowship designed to support outstanding doctoral students globally who are conducting innovative and exceptional research in computer science and related technical fields. The program aims to recognize promising PhD candidates, foster strong relations with the academic community, and contribute to future technological advancements by supporting talented researchers. It provides funding and mentorship from experienced Google researchers.
Coverage
Selected students will receive funding support that can cover stipend, tuition, or research expenses, according to their regional program rules. Fellows will also receive guidance from an assigned Google Research mentor, gain international recognition as Google PhD Fellows, and have opportunities to connect with global researchers and participate in the research community supported by Google.
Eligibility
Applicants must be full-time PhD students currently enrolled at a university. Candidates must be conducting research related to computer science or closely related technical fields. Applicants should demonstrate excellent academic performance, leadership qualities, and strong research potential. The program is open to students from various regions, including Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United States. Ethiopian students are eligible as Ethiopia is located in Africa.
Requirements
Candidates cannot apply directly for this fellowship. They must be nominated by their enrolled university. The university will typically submit documents such as a CV, a research statement or research summary, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and any other additional supporting materials required by Google Research.
How to apply
First, students must contact their PhD supervisor, department, or the university’s graduate office to express their interest in the fellowship. The university will then conduct an internal selection process to choose its nominees. Eligible universities will submit the names of their nominated candidates directly to Google Research during the application window. Google will then evaluate these nominated candidates based on their research, innovation, and academic achievements, and selected fellows will be announced.
Notes
The program details, specific eligibility requirements, and research areas may vary by region. While the general application deadline for the 2026 cycle is April 30, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM UTC, deadlines for university nominations vary by region and university internal timelines. Students are strongly encouraged to visit the official Google PhD Fellowship website and contact their university's department or graduate school for complete and region-specific details regarding the internal nomination process and deadlines.
