Global initiative offering financial support, mentorship by Google, and research opportunities for eligible PhD students in various regions. No entry fee. Apply by May 2024.
About Google PhD Fellowship Program
The Google PhD Fellowship Program is designed to recognize and support exceptional graduate students engaged in innovative research in computer science and related fields. The program aims to foster strong connections between Google and the academic community while nurturing diversity and inclusivity in technology research.
Fields of Research Recognized:
The Google PhD Fellowships are awarded to students engaged in cutting-edge research across diverse fields. Recognizing the multidisciplinary nature of technology, the program focuses on the following research areas:
- Algorithms, Optimizations, and Markets
- Computational Neural and Cognitive Sciences
- Health Research
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Machine Learning
- Machine Perception, Speech Technology, and Computer Vision
- Mobile Computing
- Natural Language Processing (including Information Retrieval and Extraction)
- Privacy and Security
- Programming Languages and Software Engineering
- Quantum Computing
- Recommender Systems
- Structured Data and Database Management
- Systems and Networking
Who Can Apply?
All Regions
- Continuous Enrollment Requirement:
- Students must stay enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the Fellowship’s duration or forfeit the award.
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Application type:
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Africa, India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during a region’s application period.
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Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States: students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during a region’s application period.
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| Country/Region | Eligibility Criteria |
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| Australia and New Zealand | Early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year). |
| United States, Canada, Europe & East Asia | Students who have completed graduate coursework by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. |
| Africa, India, Latin America and Southeast Asia | Students who have completed graduate coursework by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. |
Timeline
| Region/Country | Application Timeline |
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| Africa | March 2024 – May 2024 |
| India | March 2024 – May 2024 |
| Southeast Asia | March 2024 – May 2024 |
| Australia and New Zealand | March 2024 – May 2024 |
| Canada, Europe, and the United States | March 2024 – May 2024 |
| East Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan) | March 2024 – May 2024 |
| Latin America | March 2024 – May 2024 |
Benefits
| Region | Fellowship Duration | Monetary Award | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Up to 3 years | US $10K | Stipend, research activities, travel expenses (including overseas travel) |
| Australia and NZ | 1 year | AUD $15K | Stipend, research activities, travel expenses (including overseas travel) |
| East Asia | 1 year | US $10K | Stipend, research activities, travel expenses (including overseas travel) |
| Europe | Up to 3 years | Varies by country | Stipend/salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel, personal computing equipment |
| India (Early-stage) | Up to 4 years | US $50K | Stipend, research activities, travel expenses (including overseas travel) |
| India (Late-stage) | 1 year | US $10K | Recognition of research contributions, stipend, research activities, travel expenses (including overseas travel) |
| Latin America | Up to 3 years | US $15K per year | Stipend, research activities, travel expenses (including overseas travel) |
| Southeast Asia | Up to 3 years | US $10K per year | Stipend, research activities, travel expenses (including overseas travel) |
| US and Canada | Up to 3 years | Full tuition and fees, stipend | Living expenses, travel, personal equipment |
Entry Fee
No application fee
More Information
- Target Participants Students, Professionals
- Award Type Fully Funded
- Program Frequency Yearly