The 2025 Google PhD Fellowship Program opens for applications. International students from eligible fields from across the globe can apply. Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD studies and also connect them to a Google Research Mentor.
The Fellowship program aims at recognizing outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Google’s mission aims at fostering inclusive research communities and also encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): Google
- Program Duration: Accredited universities in the eligible countries and continents
- Program Type: Not specified
- Fellowship level: PhD
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualification: Master’s degree
- Nationality: See Eligible countries/region
Google PhD Fellowship 2025 | Eligibility Criteria
The general eligibility criteria for 2025 Google PhD Research Fellowship Program include;
- 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.
Eligible Countries/Regions:
United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and India.
Applicants should refer to the official webpage for region-specific eligibility criteria before starting application.
Fellowship Benefits
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 $15K 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 (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
- Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
- 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
- Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
- 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 (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
- 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
*Note that the above rates may change, check official webpage for current rates.
Application Procedure
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants from eligible countries can be nominated by their university for the Google PhD Fellowship Program. The applicants can notify their faculty about the program so the can be nominated. Applications should be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window.
Applicants from India, Southeast Asia and Latin America can apply directly during the application window.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025.