Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides up to $60,000 per award for PhD research that advances accelerated computing. Fellows work with NVIDIA researchers and complete a required in-person summer internship before the award year.
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.
