Google PhD Fellowship India Program
Scholarship Region
All India
Scholarship For
Higher studies
Last Date
30/04/2026
Scholarship Amount
4,743,530
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Computer, Other
Scholarship General Information
The Google PhD Fellowship India Program has been designed to support promising PhD candidates hailing from diverse backgrounds and who aspire to shape the future of technology. It aims to recognise outstanding graduate students conducting exceptional and innovative research in the fields related to computer science and beyond.
Eligibility Criteria
Application is open to students enrolled in a relevant full-time PhD program. Applicants must have obtained an undergraduation or a Master's degree from an Indian university. They must be employed in a registered Indian organisation.
Award Amount
A fellowship of up to USD 50,000 and other benefits.
No. of Scholarships Available
Google does not publicly declare a fixed number of fellowships for India
Selection is highly competitive and depends on quality of applications and research areas
Important Dates
The last date for this scholarship is 30 April.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this fellowship
It is a fully funded fellowship (not a paid program)
Application Procedure
Step-by-step:
Check application window (usually March–April)
Prepare required documents:
CV/Resume
Research proposal
Academic transcripts
Recommendation letters
Apply through university / nomination process
In many cases, applications are submitted by the university
Submit application before deadline.
Selection Process
Selection is based on:
Strength of research proposal
Innovation & impact of research
Academic achievements
Leadership potential
No written exam
Interview may or may not be conducted
Other Info
Fellowship Benefits (India)
Early-stage PhD:
Up to 4 years funding (~$50,000)
Late-stage PhD:
1 year funding (~$10,000)
Eligibility
Full-time PhD students in Computer Science or related fields
Must be enrolled in a recognized university
Research Areas
AI, Machine Learning
Systems, Security
Quantum Computing
Data Science, etc.
Timeline (Approx)
Applications: March–April
Results: August
Final announcement: October
Contact Details
Email: phdfellowship@google.com