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Google PhD Fellowship 2025 – Fully Funded Opportunity for Future Tech Innovators

Are you pursuing a PhD in computer science or a related field? The Google PhD Fellowship 2025 could be your gateway to academic excellence and global recognition. Designed to support and connect the next generation of brilliant researchers, this prestigious fellowship offers full funding and mentorship from top Google researchers around the world.

What is the Google PhD Fellowship?

The Google PhD Fellowship Program is a highly competitive initiative that empowers exceptional graduate students working on innovative, impactful research in fields relevant to computer science and technology. The program not only funds PhD studies but also connects students directly with a Google Research Mentor, helping them grow within a vibrant academic and professional network.

With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, Google encourages students from all backgrounds to apply. The fellowship is available in various regions, including Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United States.

Fellowship Details

  • Host Organisation: Google

  • Fellowship Type: Fully Funded

  • Location: Leading universities worldwide

  • Duration: 1–4 years (varies by region)

  • Application Deadline: 15th May 2025

Fellowship Benefits by Region

Africa

  • Duration: Up to 3 years

  • Funding: US $12,000

  • Covers stipend, research activities, and international travel

  • Includes guidance from a Google Research Mentor

Australia & New Zealand

  • Duration: 1 year

  • Funding: AUD $20,000

  • Supports research, living expenses, and travel

  • Mentorship from Google researchers

Canada & United States

  • Duration: Up to 2 years

  • Funding: US $85,000/year

    • $70K for tuition & fees

    • $15K for stipend and personal expenses

  • Paired with a Google Research Mentor

  • New benefits apply from 2025 cohort

East Asia

  • Duration: 1 year

  • Funding: US $10,000

  • Supports stipend, travel, and research-related expenses

  • Research mentorship included

Europe & Middle East

  • Duration: Up to 2 years

  • Bursary covers:

    • Stipend/salary

    • Health care

    • Tuition and fees

    • Travel and equipment

  • Exact amount varies by country

  • Guided by a Google Research Mentor

India

  • Early-stage PhD Students

    • Duration: Up to 4 years

    • Funding: US $50,000

  • Late-stage PhD Students

    • Duration: 1 year

    • Funding: US $10,000

  • Both include research-related expenses and travel

  • Dedicated mentorship provided

Latin America

  • Duration: Up to 2 years

  • Funding: US $15,000/year

  • Supports stipend, research, and travel

  • Access to Google mentorship

Southeast Asia

  • Duration: Up to 3 years

  • Funding: US $10,000/year (until graduation or 3 years)

  • Covers research and travel expenses

  • Supervision from a Google Research Mentor

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, it’s essential to ensure you meet both general and region-specific eligibility requirements.

General Requirements (All Regions)

  • Applicants must remain full-time PhD students for the entire duration of the fellowship. Otherwise, the award will be revoked.

  • Google employees, as well as their spouses, children, or household members, are not eligible.

  • Students who are already receiving similar fellowships from industry partners are not eligible. However, funding from government or non-profit sources is permitted.

  • Previous recipients of the Google PhD Fellowship cannot reapply.

Eligible Research Areas

Applicants should be pursuing research in one of the following fields:

  • Computer Architecture

  • Algorithms and Optimization

  • Health-Related Technologies

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

  • Machine Learning & ML Foundations

  • Machine Perception

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  • Privacy, Security, and Safety

  • Quantum Computing

  • Software Engineering & Programming Languages

  • Systems, Networking, and Cloud Computing

Financial Support

The Google PhD Fellowship covers:

  • A stipend for living expenses

  • Research-related costs

  • Travel for academic conferences or collaboration

Required Documents (Region-Wise Breakdown)

Common Documents for All Applicants:

  • Student CV

  • Research or dissertation proposal

Africa, Europe, and Middle East:

  • Signed cover sheet (by department chair)

  • Advisor’s short CV (1 page)

  • Recommendation letters

  • Academic transcripts

Australia & New Zealand:

  • Academic transcripts

  • Recommendation letters

Canada, USA & East Asia:

  • Signed cover sheet (by department chair)

  • Advisor’s short CV (1 page)

  • Recommendation letters

  • Two student essays

  • Academic transcripts

India & Southeast Asia:

  • Advisor CV or resume (1 page)

  • Academic mark sheets

  • Recommendation letters

Latin America:

  • Cover sheet (signed by a university representative)

  • Advisor’s short CV

  • Transcripts

  • Research proposal

  • Recommendation letters

  • Two student essay responses

Application Process

PhD candidates from regions including Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United States must be officially nominated by their university to be considered for the Google PhD Fellowship.

Applications are required to be submitted by a designated university representative within the specified application period.

Students are encouraged to get in touch with their department or graduate school to understand the internal nomination procedures and deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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