Google PhD Fellowship program 2025 (Fully-funded)

Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Our research teams impact technology used by people all over the world and we encourage people of a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

Research areas of focus

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the fields listed below. Note that region-specific research areas will be listed in application forms during the application window.

1. Computer Architecture

2. Algorithms and Optimization

3. Health Research???????

4. Human-Computer Interaction???????

5. Machine Learning and ML Foundations???????

6. Machine Perception

7. Natural Language Processing

8. Privacy, Safety, and Security???????

9. Quantum Computing???????

10. Software Engineering and Programming Languages

11. Systems, Networking, and Cloud Computing

• Table of Content
• About Google
• Google PhD Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Google PhD Fellowship Program
• Google PhD Fellowship Program Courses
• Requirements for Google PhD Fellowship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Google PhD Fellowship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Google

Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Google was founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California. The company's rapid growth since incorporation has triggered a chain of products, acquisitions, and partnerships beyond Google's core se... continue reading

Google PhD Fellowship Program

Application Deadline	15 May 2025
Value	US $15,000
Type	Postgraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Google
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Google PhD Fellowship Program

Africa

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Australia and New Zealand

• 1 year Fellowship
• AUD $20K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Canada and the United States

• Up to 2 year Fellowship
• US $85K per year: $70K Cost of Education allowance towards tuition and fees and $15K stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment (effective from 2025 for new recipients)
• Google Research Mentor

East Asia

• 1 year Fellowship
• US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Europe and the Middle East

• Up to 2 year Fellowship
• Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.
• Google Research Mentor

India

Early-stage PhD students

• Up to 4 year Fellowship
• US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Late-stage PhD students

• 1 year Fellowship
• US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Latin America

• Up to 2 year Fellowship
• US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Southeast Asia

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Google PhD Fellowship Program Courses

• Computer Science

Requirements for Google PhD Fellowship Program Qualification

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the United States: Universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

Restrictions: All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

General Eligibility Requirements (All Regions):

 

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.

 

Region-Specific Eligibility Requirements:

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements

 

• Africa, India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia
  • Incoming or early-stage PhD students can be nominated by their university; however, the Fellowship award is contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
  • Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
  • Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

 

• 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).

 

• Canada and the United States
  • Students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.

 

• East Asia
  • Students who have completed most of their graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.

 

• Europe and the Middle East
  • Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

All application materials should be submitted in English.

The required materials vary depending on your region.

Universities will need to submit the following materials in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file.

 

Required Materials for All Nominated Students:

• Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
• Research/dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)

 

Region-Specific Requirements for Nomindated Students:

 

• Africa, Europe, and the Middle East:
  • Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
  • Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary PhD advisor
  • 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
  • Transcripts of current and previous academic records

 

• Australia and New Zealand:
  • Transcripts of current and previous academic records
  • 1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

 

• Canada, East Asia, and the United States:
  • Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
  • Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
  • 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
  • Student essay response (350-word limit) to: "Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests."
  • Student essay response (350-word limit) to: "Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title...)"
  • Transcripts of current and previous academic records

 

• India & Southeast Asia
  • Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
  • Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from the first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
  • 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)

 

• Latin America
  • Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
  • Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
  • Transcripts (mark sheets) starting from the first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
  • Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
  • 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
  • Student essay response (350-word limit) to: "Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests."
  • Student essay response (350-word limit) to: "What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?"

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Google PhD Fellowship Program

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

Applications will open on Thursday April 10, 2025.

Applications for the 2025 program will open on Thursday April 10, 2025 and will close on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 11:59:59pm AoE (UTC-12). Notification of decisions will be made in August 2025.

• Applications openApril 10, 2025

• Applications closeMay 15, 2025

• NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL DECISIONS BYAug. 31, 2025

• Public Announcement of New Fellowship Recipients BYOct. 31, 2025

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

How to Apply

??????The Google PhD Fellowship Program welcomes applications for outstanding PhD students worldwide. The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements and application instructions.

To apply for the Google PhD Fellowship Program, please follow these steps:

1. University Nomination: All students must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period; direct applications from students are not accepted.
2. Review the eligibility and application requirements: Please carefully review the eligibility criteria and application requirements specific to your region (see FAQs above).
3. Submit application: Please contact your department or graduate school for information about your university's internal nomination process. If nominated, your university will submit your application on your behalf. The application submission portal will be available on the program page when the application period begins.

Application Process

PhD students from Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States, must be nominated for the fellowship by their university. Applications must be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window. Please contact your department or graduate school for more information on the internal nomination process.

For more details visit: Google Scholarship website.