Apply for Google PhD Fellowship Program 2024 (Funded)

Apply for Google PhD Fellowship Program 2024 (Funded)

Applications are open for the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2024 (Funded). The Google PhD Fellowships aim to provide direct support to graduate students pursuing their PhD, while also facilitating connections with a Google Research Mentor.

At Google, fostering and nurturing strong ties with the academic community is a paramount objective. The inception of the Google PhD Fellowship Program was driven by the desire to acknowledge exceptional graduate students engaged in innovative research within fields relevant to computer science and its related disciplines. The program is designed to assist promising PhD candidates from diverse backgrounds who aspire to shape the future of technology. Google is committed to cultivating inclusive research environments and encourages individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for these opportunities. Currently, fellowships are available in regions including Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United States.

Program Details

Application status

Applications are now open, and to be submitted by 11:59:59pm UTC-12 (AoE) May 8, 2024. Notification of decisions will be announced via email in July 2024.

Program Launched on the March 27th, 2024.

Program Deadline is May 8th, 2024.

Winner will be selected by July 31st, 2024.

How to apply

PhD students in Africa must be nominated by their university. Applications should be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window.

The details of application of each Fellowship vary by region. Kindly fill and submit your application here.

Research Areas of Focus

Google PhD Fellowship recipients are an exclusive cohort acknowledged by both Google researchers and their respective institutions as among the most promising young scholars globally. These Fellowships are granted to students who embody the future of research within the specified fields. Please note that during the application period, region-specific research areas will be listed in the application forms.

1. Algorithms and Theory

2. Health & Bioscience

3. Machine Intelligence

4. Natural Language Processing

5. Quantum Computing

6. Software Engineering

7. Speech Processing

8. Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

9. Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization

10. Machine Perception

11. Networking

12. Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention

13. Software Systems

Review criteria

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

Fellowship

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 recognize 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

Eligibility

All regions

• 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.
• For incoming PhD students (Africa, India, Latin America and Southeast Asia), grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution. Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Award Recipients

See past PhD Fellowship recipients.

The Google PhD Fellowship in Africa is a prestigious program designed to support outstanding graduate students pursuing their doctoral studies in computer science and related fields. This fellowship aims to recognize and empower promising young scholars who are conducting innovative research that has the potential to significantly impact the field of technology.

The Google PhD Fellowship in Africa provides financial support to students, allowing them to focus on their research without the burden of financial constraints. Additionally, fellowship recipients are connected with Google Research Mentors who provide guidance, support, and mentorship throughout their academic journey.

This fellowship program is part of Google’s broader commitment to fostering inclusive research communities and supporting talent development in Africa. By investing in the next generation of researchers and innovators, Google aims to contribute to the advancement of technology and drive positive change in the region and beyond.