The selection will be based on the fulfilment of the eligible criteria.
Google PhD Fellowship India Program 2026
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Eligibility
Ph.D. students
Region
Abroad
Award
Up to USD 50,000 (approximately ₹43,40,296) and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Google PhD Fellowship India Program 2026 is an opportunity offered by Google to support promising Ph.D. candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. The program was created to recognise outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. The selected fellows will receive up to USD 50,000 (approximately ₹43,40,296) to cover stipends and other research-related activities, travel expenses, including overseas travel for a 4-year fellowship and a Google research mentor.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be enrolled full-time in the Ph.D. program
- have obtained an undergraduate/master's degree from an Indian university
- be a professional who is employed with a registered organisation in India
Non-eligibility:
- Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their households.
- Students who are already supported by a comparable industry award (Government or non-profit organisation funding is exempt).
- Past awardees from the Ph.D. Fellowship program.
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive a fellowship in the following ways:
For early-stage Ph.D. students
- Up to 4-year fellowship
- USD 50,000 (approximately ₹43,40,296) to cover stipend and other research-related activities, and travel expenses (including overseas travel)
- Google research mentor
For late-stage Ph.D. students
- 1 year fellowship
- USD 10,000 (approximately ₹8,68,121) to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research-related activities, and travel expenses (including overseas travel)
- Google research mentor
Documents
- Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
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Available transcripts (mark sheets) from the first year/semester of your Bachelor's degree to date.
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2-3 letters of recommendation from people familiar with your work (at least one from your thesis advisor if you're a current PhD student).
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
(Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Get nominated by your eligible university during the application period; direct applications aren't accepted.
Step 4: Contact your department or graduate school for your university's internal nomination process.
Step 5: If nominated, your university submits the application for you via the portal (available on the program page when the period starts).
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 30th April 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- The fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the following fields:
- Algorithms, Optimisations, and Markets
- Computational Neuroscience
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Machine Learning
- Machine Perception, Speech Technology and Computer Vision
- Mobile Computing
- Natural Language Processing (including Information Retrieval and Extraction)
- Privacy and Security
- Programming Languages and Software Engineering
- Quantum Computing
- Structured Data and Database Management
- Systems and Networking
Contact Details
Google
Email ID: research-programs-in@google.com
Source: https://research.google/programs-and-events/phd-fellowship/
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: What is the Google PhD Fellowship India Program?
Answer: The Google PhD Fellowship India Program recognises and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing PhDs in computer science and related fields. It aims to foster innovation and strengthen the research community in India.
Question: Who is eligible to apply for the Google PhD Fellowship India Program?
Answer: To be eligible an applicant must be a full-time PhD student at an eligible university in India pursuing research in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, etc.).
Question: What benefits does the Google PhD Fellowship India Program provide?
Answer: This fellowship offers the following benefits:
- Financial support (stipend).
- Mentorship from Google researchers.
- Potential opportunities for internships at Google.
- Access to Google research resources.
Question: Where can I find the official application and program guidelines for the Google PhD Fellowship India Program?
Answer: The official information will be available on the Google Research website. Search for "Google PhD Fellowship India" on Google.
Question: Can I apply if I am in the early stages of my PhD program?
Answer: Yes, applications are often accepted from students at various stages of their PhD program. However, the selection committee will evaluate your research potential and progress.
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