The applications from PhD Candidates are invited for the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2026.
The Google PhD Fellowship Program is one of the most prestigious opportunities for doctoral students worldwide. It directly supports outstanding PhD candidates working on cutting-edge research in computer science and related fields.
Google offers fellowships across multiple regions, including:
- India
- USA & Canada
- Europe
- Australia & New Zealand
- Africa
- East Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East
Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship. Interested candidates can apply online by 30 April 2026.
| Fellowship | Google PhD Fellowship Program 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 4-year fellowship (for Early-Stage PhD Students) 1-year fellowship (Late-Stage PhD Students) |
Research Areas of Focus
The fellowship supports research in advanced and emerging domains such as:
- Computer Architecture
- Algorithms and Optimization
- Health Research
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Machine Learning & ML Foundations
- Machine Perception
- Natural Language Processing
- Privacy, Safety, and Security
- Quantum Computing
- Software Engineering & Programming Languages
- Systems, Networking, and Cloud Computing
How to Apply
PhD students can’t apply directly, and they must be nominated for the fellowship by their university. Applications must be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window.
Applications are 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.
Universities may nominate up to three eligible students.
After selection, monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow’s university for distribution.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | March 5, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2026 (11:59:59 PM UTC) |
| Notification of Decisions | August 31, 2026 |
| Public Announcement of Fellows | October 31, 2026 |
Official Notification: https://research.google/programs-and-events/phd-fellowship