Google Fellowship Program 2025 – $85,000 Annual Funding for Future Innovators
Google PhD Fellowship Program 2025: Up to $85,000 in Funding for Exceptional Researchers
The Google PhD Fellowship Program is now open for applications for the 2025 cycle. This prestigious initiative offers promising PhD students up to $85,000 in financial support, covering stipends, research-related expenses, and travel—including international travel. The fellowship aims to support outstanding individuals in computer science and related fields, helping to shape the future of technology.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the program’s benefits, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
Google PhD Fellowship Program Overview
- Host Organization: Google
- Fellowship Category: Graduate Research Fellowship
- Eligible Applicants: Students from all countries
- Funding Value: Full Scholarship | $85,000 Grant | Travel Costs
- Application Start Date: April 10, 2025
- Deadline: May 15, 2025
About the Google PhD Fellowship Program
Google has long emphasized the importance of collaboration with the academic community. The PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize and support exceptional graduate students conducting innovative research in computer science and closely related fields. By offering mentorship, funding, and global networking opportunities, the program supports future leaders in tech across a diverse range of backgrounds.
Google strongly encourages students from underrepresented communities to apply and aims to foster a more inclusive global research environment.
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Who Can Apply?
The Fellowship is open to both current PhD students and prospective candidates (including undergraduate, master’s students, and professionals) with plans to enroll in a PhD program.
For Current PhD Students:
- Must be enrolled full-time in a PhD program at a recognized university in Africa.
- Should be in the early stages of the program (not beyond the first year of study).
- Must be pursuing research in Computer Science or related fields.
- Must remain enrolled in the PhD program throughout the Fellowship duration.
- Cannot be current Google employees or immediate family members of employees.
- Cannot be receiving another corporate fellowship.
For Undergraduate/Master’s Students and Professionals:
- Must plan to begin a full-time PhD program in Computer Science or a related field at a university in Africa within the year of the award.
- Students must be currently enrolled at an African university.
- Professionals should be affiliated with an organization based in Africa.
- The award is conditional upon successful enrollment into a qualifying PhD program in 2025.
- Fellowship does not guarantee admission into a PhD program—applicants must complete the standard admission process.
- Same eligibility restrictions apply regarding Google employees and other fellowships.
Google PhD Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows receive substantial financial and academic support:
- A fellowship lasting up to three years.
- Funding up to $85,000, including stipend and research-related expenses.
- Coverage for travel, including international conferences and research visits.
- Assignment of a dedicated Google Research Mentor to support academic and professional development.
Required Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents in English:
- Updated resume (with links to personal websites or publications, if applicable).
- Academic transcripts from undergraduate studies onward.
- A concise research proposal (maximum of 3 pages, excluding references).
- Two to three letters of recommendation (including one from the current thesis advisor, if applicable).
- One-page resume of the applicant’s PhD program advisor.
- A 350-word essay addressing how the fellowship would impact their education and goals, including any financial or personal circumstances.
Additional document requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s country of residence.
Google PhD Fellowship Program (How to Apply)
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the official application portal (link provided below).
Select their country of study.
- Complete the submission form and upload all required documents.
Note: Applicants from Africa, the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia must be nominated by an eligible university—direct applications are not accepted from these regions.
Ready to Apply?
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Click the link below to begin your application.
Apply Here
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