Google PhD Fellowships support outstanding graduate students in computer science and related fields. Applications are currently closed for the 2026 cycle.
PhD students worldwide; Must be nominated by their university; Universities must be accredited research institutions; Incoming or early-stage PhD students (Africa, India, Southeast Asia); Early-stage students in first or second year of PhD (Australia and New Zealand)
Requirements
Research proposal; Student CV with links to publications; Cover sheet signed by department chair; 2-3 letters of recommendation; Student essay responses
Application materials
Cover sheet; Short (one-page) resume/CV; 2-3 letters of recommendation; Research proposal; Student essay
How to apply
University nomination required; Review eligibility and application requirements; Submit application via university portal
Important dates
Applications open: March 5, 2026; Applications close: April 30, 2026; Notification of proposal decisions by: Aug. 31, 2026; Public announcement of new fellowship recipients by: Oct. 31, 2026
Contact
phdfellowships@google.com
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