Google PhD Fellowship 2026

The Google PhD Fellowship Program 2026 is a prestigious fully funded fellowship aimed at outstanding doctoral students conducting innovative research in computer science and related fields. It offers significant financial support, mentorship from Google Research, and a chance to connect academic research with industry expertise.

This fellowship is available to PhD students worldwide, allowing them to receive funding for tuition, living expenses, and research costs for up to two years. It is designed to support promising candidates from diverse backgrounds who are looking to influence the future of technology.

Applicants must be full-time PhD students at accredited research institutions that award degrees in computer science or related fields. They should have completed or be completing their graduate coursework by Fall 2026 and have sufficient time remaining in their program for meaningful research. Students cannot apply directly; they must be nominated by their university. Google employees and their immediate family members are not eligible.

Funding varies by region: up to USD 85,000 per year in the US and Canada (covering tuition and living expenses) and USD 15,000 per year for students in Africa (covering stipend and research-related expenses).