Graduate students looking to pursue their career may find this Google PhD fellowships worthy. The program does not only equip successful applicants without knowledge, experience and exposure, it also connects them to a Google research mentor. The importance of having a mentor can never be overemphasized.
Google prioritizes nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with the academic community. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to support outstanding students in computer science and related fields with an uncanny appetite for learning and innovation. Anybody whose dream is to influence future technology will find this Google fellowship helpful to advance their career. People from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this golden opportunity. The scholarship is currently available in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.
SUMMARY
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): Google
- Program Duration: Accredited universities in the eligible countries and continents
- Program Type: Not specified
- Fellowship level: PhD
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualification: Master’s degree
- Nationality: See Eligible countries/region
Google PhD Fellowship 2025 | Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for 2025/2026 Google Fellowship Program include the followings;
- Successful applicants must be enrolled in the PhD program for the duration of the fellowship or forfeit the award.
- Google employees and their families are not eligible to apply.
- Previous awardees of the Google Fellowship Program are not eligible as well.
Fellowship Benefits
Africa
- Up to 3 year Fellowship
- US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
Australia and New Zealand
- 1 year Fellowship
- AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
Canada and the United States
- Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
- Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
- Google Research Mentor
East Asia
- 1 year Fellowship
- US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
Europe
- Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
- Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.
- Google Research Mentor
India
- Early-stage PhD students
- Up to 4 year Fellowship
- US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
Late-stage PhD students
- 1 year Fellowship
- US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
Latin America
- Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
- US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
Southeast Asia
- Up to 3 year Fellowship
- US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
Application Procedure
How-To-Apply: Wannabe PhD Fellows from the eligible countries must be nominated by their various universities. Applications are submitted by the university authority during the application window. Interested students may contact their university for more information about the application processes.
