Google PhD Fellowship 2026

The Google PhD Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious opportunity for PhD students working on impactful research in AI, computer science, and related fields. This fellowship not only provides financial support of up to $85,000 per year but also offers the recognition of being associated with Google Research, which can significantly enhance a researcher's academic and professional trajectory.

This fellowship is designed for students whose work has the potential to shape future conversations in technology. It emphasizes the importance of institutional backing, as candidates must be nominated by their universities, reflecting a high level of academic trust and research promise.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time in a PhD program in computer science or a closely related field.
• Receive a nomination from an accredited university (direct applications are not accepted).
• Maintain active academic status throughout the fellowship period.
• Not be a current or former recipient of the same fellowship.
• Avoid holding similar industry-sponsored funding simultaneously (government/nonprofit funding is allowed).
• Meet region-specific academic stage requirements.

Funding varies by region, including:

• Up to $85,000 per year (USA/Canada)
• Up to $50,000 for multi-year support (India early-stage)
• $15,000 annually in regions like Africa and Latin America. Coverage for tuition, living expenses, and research-related costs (depending on region) is also included.