Job Title :
PhD Fellow (Research Fellowship for Doctoral Students)
About Fellowship :
A prestigious global fellowship by Google supporting exceptional PhD students in computer science and related fields. It aims to recognize innovative research and connect fellows with Google researchers. Available across regions including India, USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.
Job Description :
1 Conduct cutting-edge research in areas aligned with GoogleтАЩs focus fields (AI, ML, systems, health tech, etc.).
2 Work on a research proposal/dissertation with real-world impact.
3 Collaborate (indirectly) with Google Research mentors.
Key Highlights :
1 Fully funded fellowship (region-specific funding)
2 Global recognition from Google
3 Access to research mentorship
4 Supports future tech innovation
5 No employment obligation with Google after selection
Job Benefits / Fellowship Benefits :
India (Important for you)
1 Early-stage PhD:
2 Up to 4 years funding
3 ~$50,000 total support
4 Late-stage PhD:
5 1 year funding
6 ~$10,000 support
Other Regions (examples)
1 USA/Canada: ~$85,000/year (up to 2 years)
2 Africa: Up to 3 years + $15K
3 Europe: Tuition + stipend + travel (varies)
Covers: 1 Stipend
2 Tuition/fees (region dependent)
3 Research & travel expenses
4 Personal equipment
Last Date to Apply :
April 30, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)
Duration of Fellowship :
1 Varies by region:
2 India: Up to 4 years (early-stage)
3 Global: 1тАУ3 years typical
Job Location :
1 No fixed location
2 Work from your PhD university (global)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility Criteria)
General Eligibility:
1 Full-time PhD students in Computer Science or related fields
2 Must remain enrolled during fellowship
3 Not already receiving similar industry funding
4 Not a Google employee or family member
India-specific:
1 Early-stage or incoming PhD students eligible
2 Must enroll in a recognized PhD program
Responsibilities :
1 Conduct original research aligned with Google areas
2 Submit and execute a strong research proposal
3 Maintain academic performance
4 Contribute to innovation in technology
Documents Required :
Common Documents:
1 Student CV (with publications/portfolio)
2 Research proposal (max 3 pages)
For India:
1 Academic transcripts (BachelorтАЩs onward)
2 AdvisorтАЩs CV (1 page)
3 2тАУ3 Letters of Recommendation
Skills Required :
1 Strong research and analytical skills
2 Expertise in:
3 Machine Learning / AI
4 Algorithms & Systems
5 Data Science / Health Tech
6 Academic excellence
7 Innovation mindset
8 Leadership potential
Research Areas :
1 Machine Learning & AI
2 Health Tech
3 Algorithms & Optimization
4 Robotics
5 Natural Language Processing
6 Computer Vision / Perception
7 Systems & Cloud Computing
Application Process :
1 University Nomination OR Direct Application (India allowed)
2 Prepare documents (CV, proposal, LORs)
3 Submit via university or official portal
4 Evaluation based on: Research quality
- Impact
- Academic record
- Leadership
Students usually cannot apply directly in most regions, but India allows direct applications.
Selection Criteria :
1 Strong research proposal
2 Innovation & impact
3 Academic excellence
4 Leadership qualities
Important Notes :
1 Fellowship does NOT guarantee a job at Google
2 Payment goes to the university
3 Must continue PhD full-time
4 Applications must be in English
Application Link:
https://googlefellowships.submittable.com/submit
Official Website:
https://research.google/programs-and-events/phd-fellowship/#how-to-apply-2
Contact Details:
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