If you're a passionate PhD student aiming to make significant strides in computer science and related fields, the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2025 will start accepting accepting applications by April 2025. This prestigious fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students conducting exceptional and innovative research, connecting them with a Google Research Mentor to foster their academic growth. This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview about this exciting opportunity!
Google PhD Fellowships Summary
Location: Global (Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, United States)
Host Institution: Google
Academic Level: PhD
Target Group: PhD students in computer science and related fields
Fields of Research: Algorithms and Theory, Health and Bioscience, Machine Intelligence, Machine Perception, Natural Language Processing, Quantum Computing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Speech Processing, Networking, Security, Privacy, and Abuse Prevention, Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing, Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization
Funding and Coverage: Varies by region (details below)
Duration: Up to 4 years, depending on the region
Applications Open: April 10, 2025
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Eligible To: PhD students meeting regional eligibility criteria
Google PhD Fellowships Overview
The Google PhD Fellowship Program was established to recognize and support exceptional graduate students pursuing innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. The program aims to nurture strong relationships with the academic community and encourage promising PhD candidates from diverse backgrounds to influence the future of technology. Fellowships are available in various regions, including Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United States.
Fellowship Benefits
The benefits of the Google PhD Fellowship vary by region:
Africa: Up to 3-year Fellowship with a $12,000 stipend to cover research-related activities and travel expenses, including overseas travel, along with a Google Research Mentor.
Australia and New Zealand: 1-year Fellowship with an AUD $20,000 stipend for research-related activities and travel expenses, including overseas travel, plus a Google Research Mentor.
Canada and the United States: Up to 2-year Fellowship with $85,000 per year: $70,000 towards tuition and fees and a $15,000 stipend for living expenses, travel, and personal equipment, along with a Google Research Mentor.
East Asia: 1-year Fellowship with a $10,000 stipend for research-related activities and travel expenses, including overseas travel, plus a Google Research Mentor.
Europe and the Middle East: Up to 2-year Fellowship with a yearly bursary covering stipend/salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel, and personal computing equipment, along with a Google Research Mentor.
India: For early-stage PhD students, up to 4-year Fellowship with a $50,000 stipend for research-related activities and travel expenses, including overseas travel, plus a Google Research Mentor. For late-stage PhD students, a 1-year Fellowship with a $10,000 stipend for research-related activities and travel expenses, including overseas travel, along with a Google Research Mentor.
Latin America: Up to 2-year Fellowship with $15,000 per year for research-related activities and travel expenses, including overseas travel, plus a Google Research Mentor.
Southeast Asia: Up to 3-year Fellowship with $10,000 per year for research-related activities and travel expenses, including overseas travel, up to graduation or a maximum of 3 years, along with a Google Research Mentor.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements for Google's PhD Fellowships vary by region:
1. General Requirements (All Regions):
Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship.
Google employees, their spouses, children, and household members are not eligible.
Students 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.
2. Region-Specific Requirements:
Africa, India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia: Incoming or early-stage PhD students can be nominated; 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.
Australia and New Zealand: Early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD are eligible.
Canada and the United States: Students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins are eligible.
East Asia: Students who have completed most of their graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins are eligible.
Europe and the Middle East: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.
Application Procedure
The application process for Google's PhD Fellowships varies by region:
1. For Students in Africa, India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia:
Students can apply directly during the application window.
2. For Students in Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States:
Applicants must be nominated by their universities to be eligible.
📂 Required Documents:
Research proposal outlining research goals and methodology.
2-3 letters of recommendation, including one from the thesis advisor.
Current academic transcripts.
Selection Criteria:
Quality, innovation, and potential impact of the research proposal.
Academic achievements and leadership potential.
ℹ️ For Further Information, and to apply when applications open, visit the official website.
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