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GOOGLE CAREER STUDENT RESEARCHER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

LOCATION: USA

The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google, for research, engineering, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in the applicant’s best interest to apply early. The anticipated application window is open until July 11, 2025, but may close earlier if all available projects are full. Applications submitted after the application window or once the role is closed/projects are full will not be considered.

Participation in this program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the engagement.

This opportunity is intended for students who are pursuing a PhD degree program in Computer Science or a related field. Our Student Researcher opportunities are flexible in time commitment, length of opportunity, and onsite/remote nature, depending on the specific project and host needs. Start dates for this role are typically January through August.

This program is intended for students who will not be seeking full time employment following this role, as this program is non-conversion eligible. If you are in an earlier academic year, we encourage you to apply to the Research Internship opening.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English (PDFs preferred).

Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or related technical field.

Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas).

BENEFIT:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $113,000-$150,000. 

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON DAVID DAY MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 30 April, 2025

LOCATION: New Zealand

This award was established by alumnus of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington David Day and supports postgraduate students in the pursuit of active research that benefits conservation biology and/or understanding of ecology and biodiversity. The purpose of the award is to support a postgraduate Masters or PhD student with their associated research costs.

ELIGIBILITY:

For: International, Domestic

Students must be enrolled or intending to enroll full-time in a Master’s or PhD programme, where their study is based on conservation biology and/or understanding of ecology and biodiversity.

Applicants’ research projects must focus on a complementary field of study.

Recipients will be selected based on the merit of their application and research project.

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

Funding proposal, to include:

An outline of the scope of the project

How the funding will enhance the quality of the research.

How the project fits the donors wishes

The applicant’s supervisory team (including external collaborators where appropriate)

A simple timeline of research activity

A simple budget including the amount requested and including any other major sources of funding.

The recipient will be required to write a letter of thanks to the donor.

The recipient will be required to provide a written report after the year following their award to be submitted to the donor.

BENEFIT:

Value: $5,000 

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