Apply now for the Google PhD Fellowship 2025, a fully funded global program for exceptional PhD students in computer science and related fields. Get mentorship, research funding, and a stipend.
The fellowship offers generous financial support, research funding, travel allowances, and the unique opportunity to connect with a Google Research Mentor. Fellowships are available in multiple regions including Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United States.
Program Overview
- Host Organization: Google
- Fellowship Location: Worldwide (based on applicant’s institution)
- Duration: 1 to 3 years (varies by region)
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Objective of the Google PhD Fellowship
The main goal of the fellowship is to support talented PhD students who are conducting exceptional, innovative, and impactful research in computer science and related fields. Google aims to nurture future technology leaders and offers selected fellows mentorship from top Google researchers.
Eligible Research Areas
- Computer Architecture
- Algorithms and Optimization
- Health Research
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Machine Learning & Foundations
- Machine Perception
- Natural Language Processing
- Privacy, Safety & Security
- Quantum Computing
- Software Engineering & Programming Languages
- Systems, Networking, and Cloud Computing
Financial Coverage
The fellowship covers the following benefits:
- Annual stipend
- Research and project expenses
- Travel support for conferences or research abroad
- Living allowance
- Mentorship from Google researchers
Fellowship Amount by Region:
| Region | Duration | Benefits |
| Africa | Up to 3 years | $12K/year (stipend, travel, research), Google mentor |
| Australia & NZ | 1 year | AUD 20K total, Google mentor |
| Canada & US | Up to 2 years | $85K/year ($70K tuition, $15K stipend/travel/equipment), Google mentor |
| East Asia | 1 year | $10K total, Google mentor |
| Europe & M.East | Up to 2 years | Variable bursary, Google mentor |
| Latin America | Up to 2 years | $15K/year, Google mentor |
| Southeast Asia | Up to 3 years | $10K/year, Google mentor |
| India (Early) | Up to 4 years | $50K total, Google mentor |
| India (Late) | 1 year | $10K total, Google mentor |
General Eligibility Criteria
- Open to students from all countries
- Must be enrolled full-time in a PhD program
- Not eligible if currently supported by a similar industry fellowship
- Google employees and their families are not eligible
- Past recipients of the fellowship cannot reapply
Required Documents (Region-Specific)
For All Applicants:
- Student CV
- Research Proposal
Additional Documents by Region:
- Cover sheet (signed by university/department)
- Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Advisor’s short CV
- Student Essay Responses (specific regions)
How to Apply for the Google PhD Fellowship 2025
To apply, candidates must be nominated by their university. Applications are submitted through the official Google Fellowship portal. Ensure you gather all required documentation specific to your region before applying.
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