The Google PhD Fellowship is a highly competitive program designed to support outstanding PhD students who are doing exceptional and innovative research in computing and related fields. The fellowship is awarded by Google Research to help students pursue graduate-level research with financial support, mentorship, and access to Google’s research ecosystem. Candidates are nominated by their universities (not applying directly), and selected based on their research proposals, academic achievements, leadership potential, and alignment with Google’s research areas (AI, systems, networking, security, HCI, etc.).
The fellowship typically supports early-stage and later-stage PhD students. For those early in their PhD, Google provides funding for several years to allow them to focus full-time on their research. For more advanced PhD students, it may provide a one-year research award. In addition to monetary support, Google may connect fellows with a Google Research Mentor to guide their work, provide domain expertise, and foster collaboration between academia and industry.
The award is paid to the student’s university (not as a direct payout to individuals), which then administers the funds (stipend, travel, research expenses) according to its institutional policies. The fellowship also encourages diversity and inclusion among its recipients by giving weight to leadership potential and innovation, especially from underrepresented communities.
What Students Will Gain (or “What the Fellowship Covers”)
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Multi-year funding to support PhD research (stipend + research related costs + travel)
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Access to a Google Research Mentor to guide and collaborate on research
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Recognition & prestige associated with Google’s research fellowship
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Networking opportunities with Google researchers and possibly access to Google labs or workshops
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Academic freedom to pursue research aligned with Google’s research priorities
Opening Date: 02-Dec-2025 08:07 AM
Closing Date: 02-Dec-2025 08:07 AM
Application / “Syllabus” / Evaluation Criteria
There is no traditional “exam syllabus” — instead, evaluation is based on a research proposal and several academic indicators. Key criteria include:
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Research Proposal: A clear, innovative, and feasible research plan (usually 2–3 pages) describing objectives, methodology, and potential impact.
Academic Record: Transcripts from Bachelor’s / Master’s and PhD coursework. -
Letters of Recommendation: Typically 2–3 LORs from advisors or mentors familiar with your research.
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CV: Detailing your education, publications (if any), research experience, and leadership.
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Essays / Statements: Depending on your region, you may need to write about your research goals, leadership, and how your work could make an impact.
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
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- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
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