March 14, 2026

Call for Applications: Google PhD Fellowship (Internal Nomination) - Deadline March 29

Position Type: Graduate Student
Priority: No
Degree Requirement: MS, PhD
Call for Applications: Google PhD Fellowship (Internal Nomination) - Deadline March 29
 
Please share the following information and attached Call for Applications with PhD students conducting research in computer science and related computational fields (all departments are eligible if students are conducting aligned research). This fellowship has a very tight timeline this year, so please share as soon as possible!
 
Purdue may nominate up to four students for the Google PhD Fellowship, which supports outstanding PhD research in computer science and related areas. Applications for Purdue’s internal nomination are due Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM ET.
 
Benefits
  • $85,000 per year for up to two years to be used towards tuition, fees, stipend, travel, and personal equipment
Eligibility
  • PhD students conducting research in computer science or related computational fields
  • Must complete graduate coursework by Fall 2026 and remain enrolled full-time during the fellowship. Research credits are permitted beyond Fall 2026.
  • Research must align with one or more of Google’s research areas of focus and Google AI principles
  • Students supported by a comparable industry fellowship are not eligible (government, university, or non-profit funding is allowed)
Learn More
Internal Application Materials
  • 350-word leadership essay
  • 1-page summary of dissertation research
  • CV
  • 1 letter of recommendation from primary advisor
  • See the Call for Applications for additional details. Selected nominees will have approximately two weeks (April 14-April 28) to prepare final materials and secure 1-2 additional letters of recommendation for the external submission.
Apply
• Start your application in InfoReady and submit ALL materials by Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM
• Follow the instructions in the application to request a letter of recommendation from your primary advisor ASAP
 
Please reach out to trainee-funding@purdue.edu with any questions or to request support with your application.
 
 
Lauren Trondsen, PhD
Director of Fellowships
Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
 

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