The Google PhD Research Scientist Internship 2026 is now open for applications, offering PhD students in Computer Science or related fields the chance to gain hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading tech companies. This full-time summer internship lasts at least 13 weeks and begins in May, June, or July 2026. Interns can choose to work in London, Zurich, or Munich, where they will collaborate with top experts and contribute to impactful projects. Tasks may include designing experiments, developing prototypes, building architectures, and solving challenges in AI, data mining, NLP, performance optimization, and more. The program not only enhances technical skills but also allows interns to influence innovations that shape products reaching billions worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Must be a PhD student in Computer Science or related technical field within the EMEA region.
- Should be in the final or penultimate year of study.
- Expertise required in one or more areas: NLP, Computer Vision, Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, Multimodal/Multilingual Learning, Data Mining, AI Architectures, Image or Audio Processing.
- Prior research experience through labs, internships, industry roles, projects, or publications.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, C++, Python, or Go.
- Extra tools (MATLAB, JAX, etc.) desirable.
- Must be available for a 13–17 week internship between May–July 2026.
Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
Coverage of finances: paid
Benefits :
- Opportunity to pursue a full-time summer internship and learn from top experts at Google.
- Paid internship program, covering financial expenses for participants.
- Work in a collaborative and innovative environment, gaining valuable practical experience.
- Contribute to research tackling real-world, large-scale challenges.
- Choose a preferred internship location: London, Zurich (Switzerland), or Munich (Germany).
- Engage in diverse projects related to AI, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Data Compression, and Search Technologies.
- Designed for PhD students eager to gain global experience at one of the world’s leading tech companies.
Deadline: October 24, 2025
