Google is once again calling on the brightest PhD minds of tomorrow. Applications are officially open for the prestigious 2025 Google PhD Fellowship Program, a unique opportunity for top-tier graduate students worldwide to gain recognition, funding, and direct mentorship from Google Research scientists.
Importance of Google PhD Fellowship
Launched to foster innovative thinking and advance the boundaries of computer science and related fields, the Google PhD Fellowship is more than a scholarship—it’s a gateway into one of the most influential research networks in the world. The program supports exceptional PhD students who are pursuing breakthrough research in areas aligned with Google’s ongoing projects, from machine learning and quantum computing to human-computer interaction and privacy.
But beyond the funding, selected fellows gain a rare opportunity to be mentored by leading researchers at Google, positioning them to shape the next generation of transformative technologies.
Who Can Apply and Where?
The 2025 fellowship program spans a wide global reach, inviting university-nominated students from the following regions:
- Africa
- Australia
- Canada
- East Asia
- Europe
- India
- Latin America
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- Southeast Asia
- United States
Applications must be submitted by a university representative, not directly by students. Interested PhD candidates are encouraged to contact their department or graduate school to learn more about their institution’s internal nomination process.
Areas of Research Focus
Google is seeking researchers who aim to make significant impacts in key areas such as:
- Algorithms and Optimization
- Computer Architecture
- Health Research
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Machine Learning & ML Foundations
- Machine Perception
- Natural Language Processing
- Privacy, Safety, and Security
- Quantum Computing
- Software Engineering and Programming Languages
- Systems, Networking, and Cloud Computing
Region-specific research topics will be detailed in the application forms available through participating universities.
Apply: https://research.google/programs-and-events/phd-fellowship/
Application Timeline
Here are the critical dates students and universities need to know:
Application Open: April 10, 2025
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025 (11:59:59pm AoE / UTC-12)
Decision Notifications: By August 31, 2025
Public Announcement of Fellows: By October 31, 2025.
