The Google Fellowship program is a prestigious opportunity designed to support outstanding graduate students pursuing PhD studies in computer science and related fields. The fellowship provides significant financial support, mentorship, and research opportunities, helping students contribute to innovative advancements in technology.
About the Google fellowship program
The Google Fellowship Program (also known as the Google PhD Fellowship) is an initiative by Google aimed at recognising and supporting exceptional graduate students worldwide. The programme connects fellows with Google Research Mentors and provides funding to support their academic and research journey in cutting-edge technology fields.
Fellowship benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- Up to $85,000 annual funding
- Coverage for tuition and research-related expenses
- Travel support, including international travel
- Mentorship from Google Research experts
- Opportunity to be part of a global network of researchers
Eligibility
To be eligible applicants must:
- Be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a full-time PhD program
- Be studying computer science or a related field
- Be an early-stage PhD student (usually within the first year)
- Not be a Google employee or receiving another corporate fellowship
How to apply
To apply for the Google Fellowship Program, applicants must be nominated by their university during the application period.
Application deadline
Application deadline is on April 20, 2026.
Visit the Google fellowship program website for more details.
