The Google Fellowship Program 2026 pairs exceptional graduate students with Google Research Mentors to assist them in their PhD pursuits. Up to $85,000 is awarded to each fellow to cover living expenses, research-related costs, and travel, including excursions abroad.
With the goal of fostering close ties between Google and the academic community, the initiative honors outstanding and creative research in computer science and related subjects. All PhD candidates who want to have an impact on technology in the future are welcome to apply. Google is dedicated to promoting inclusive research communities and welcomes applications from different applicants. Funding, opportunities to grow in their academic and professional careers, and mentorship are all advantages for fellows.
Eligibility Criteria :
- For the term of the Fellowship, students must continue to enroll full-time in their PhD program; otherwise, the award will be forfeited.
- Google employees are not eligible, nor are their spouses, kids, or household members.
- Students who have already received a similar industrial prize are not eligible to apply (government or non-profit funding exempt).
- Reapplying is not permitted for recipients of previous PhD Fellowships.
Region-Specific Qualifications:
- Incoming or early-stage PhD candidates from Africa, India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are eligible for the fellowship; full-time enrollment in computer science (or a related discipline) during the grant year is required; PhD admittance is not guaranteed.
- First or second-year PhD candidates in Australia and New Zealand are not obliged to complete graduate coursework.
- Canada and the USA: By the award year, graduate courses for a PhD must be finished.
- East Asia: Most graduate courses are finished, but enough time is needed for research.
Host: Google
Group: Fellowships
All countries are eligible.
Benefits include a $85,000 grant, full scholarship, and reimbursement for travel expenses.
Benefits :
- Named Fellowships are given to students, who get financial grants that are sent straight to their university to pay for living expenses, tuition, and stipends as needed.
- A Google Research Mentor is assigned to each fellow to offer direction and assistance during their PhD path.
- Duration of fellowship: up to three years, depending on the nation
- Funding: up to $85,000 for travel expenditures, including overseas travel, research-related activities, and stipend
- Financial assistance and mentoring are intended to improve students’ research experiences and professional growth.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
