Google Student Researcher Internship 2026 in the USA – Paid Opportunity for BS, MS and PhD Students

Are you a student passionate about cutting-edge research and real-world impact? Google is now accepting applications for its Student Researcher Internship Program 2026 in the USA. This is a fully paid, 8-month internship designed for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students in Computer Science and related fields.

This exciting opportunity runs from January 2026 to August 2026, with placements available in 19 cities across the United States. Interns will work alongside Google researchers and engineers to tackle large-scale challenges using advanced technologies like AI, ML, and Data Science.

Internship Overview:

Host Country: United States
Internship Duration: ~8 Months (Jan–Aug 2026)
Internship Type: Paid
Application Deadline: 11th July 2025
Available Locations: 19 U.S. cities including New York, Mountain View, Seattle, and more (full list below)

Stipend & Compensation:

BS/MS Interns: $95,000 – $126,000 (for full internship period)
PhD Interns: $113,000 – $150,000 (for full internship period)

Internship Locations:

You can indicate your preferred cities in the application. Options include:

Mountain View, Ann Arbor, Austin, Cambridge, Chicago, Irvine, Kirkland, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Palo Alto, Princeton, Pittsburgh, San Bruno, Seattle, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Washington D.C., Atlanta

Eligibility Criteria:

Education:
Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program (preference given to students attending U.S. universities).
Eligible Fields:
Computer Science, Applied Math, Statistics, Biostatistics, Operations Research, Linguistics, Natural Sciences, Economics, or similar technical disciplines.
Technical Skills:
Experience in at least one area such as Machine Learning, NLP, HCI, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Software Engineering, or Quantum Science.
Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C/C++.
Research Experience:
Demonstrated research ability (internships, lab work, or prior publications in top conferences/journals).

Required Documents: