ELIGIBILITY:

PhD experience: Complete your first year of PhD-level studies before applying. See the FAQ for guidance on exceptional cases.

Field of study: Major in computer science, computer engineering, system architecture, electrical engineering, or a related area.

Active research: Be actively engaged in research as part of your PhD thesis.

Full-time enrollment: Remain a full-time, active PhD student throughout the nine-month award year. Do not plan to graduate before the end of that academic year.

In-person internship: Be available for a summer internship at an eligible NVIDIA research office before the Fellowship year begins.

Participation restrictions: Full-time NVIDIA employees and immediate family members of NVIDIA employees cannot participate.

University administration: Your university must administer the award. Payment goes to the university, not directly to you.

Internship locations: United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Taiwan, and Singapore. International PhD students are eligible to apply.

To apply:

Prepare these four required items. Manage your application and recommendation letters in the submission portal.

Research proposal: Up to 2 pages, plus a bibliography. The bibliography does not count toward the limit. Include your name at the top; text and images must fit within 2 pages.

Resume or CV: Include your contact information.

2–3 recommendation letters: At least 2 letters, including one from your thesis advisor/professor; no more than 3. Other letters may come from non-professors.

Internship availability: Confirm that you can complete the required in-person summer internship.

BENEFIT:

Research funding of up to $60,000 per award, administered through your university for stipends, tuition, and mandatory fees.