Deadline: 1 December 2015
Research at Google is organizing Google US/Canada PhD Fellowship Program. The Program is created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science, related disciplines, or promising research areas.
In addition to data, services, and ongoing collaboration, Google supports academic communities in computer science, engineering, and related fields by providing funding opportunities for university faculty. Ongoing programs are regularly soliciting proposals for funding either through an open submission process or by invitation.
Benefits
Google will award two-year fellowships consisting of:
- tuition and fees
- $34K yearly stipend (paid over 9 months of the academic year)
- Google Research Mentor
- third year extension possible at Google’s discretion
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be considered for the 2016 Google U.S./Canada PhD Fellowship Program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Full-time graduate students pursuing a PhD in the research areas represented by the fellowships
- Must attend one of the eligible schools and universities. Student must remain enrolled in the PhD program or forfeit the fellowship award
- Must be nominated by their department
- Must have completed their graduate coursework in the PhD program and be embarking on or continuing their graduate research in the fall of 2016
- Students who are already receiving another fellowship are not eligible
Note: Students must be nominated by an eligible university in order to be considered.
For information on application procedure and more, please visit Google US/Canada PhD Fellowship Program.