Scholarship
Google PhD Fellowship Program
Offered by Google
Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
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Last verified: September 26, 2026
Quick facts
- Provider
- Study destination
- Many countries
- Level
- PhD / Doctorate
- Funding
- Fellowship
- Amount
- Details vary by region
- Eligible students
- Open to international students
- Deadline
- Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
- Application method
- Nomination by a university
Overview
The Google PhD Fellowship Program recognises outstanding PhD students doing exceptional research in computer science and related fields. Details of each fellowship vary by region.
PhD students in most regions (including India) must be nominated by their university.
Who Can Apply
Outstanding PhD students; in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States they must be nominated by their university.
Am I eligible? A quick check
- Open to international students
- Study in Many countries
- Level: PhD / Doctorate
This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.
Study Destination
The scholarship can be used in many countries (see the official rules for eligible institutions).
For PhD students at their own universities in many regions.
Education Level
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international students.
Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.
Funding Details
Amount: Details vary by region
Eligibility Requirements
Subject / field
Research areas include computer architecture, algorithms and optimisation, health, human-computer interaction, machine learning, natural language processing, and privacy, safety and security.
Application Deadline
- Status
- Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
- Previous cycle
- 2026 cycle: applications 5 March to 30 April 2026; decisions by 31 August 2026; recipients announced by 31 October 2026.
Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.
How to Apply
Scholarship application first: You apply for the scholarship first; university admission is arranged afterwards or alongside.
Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.
Official Links
Last verified: September 26, 2026
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