NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2027

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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorNVIDIA
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

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

• Research collaboration: Work with NVIDIA researchers and technology

Requirements

Review the eligibility requirements before applying.

• 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.

Selection Process

1. Create your profile: Start early. You can return to the submission portal and update your application until you submit the final version.
2. Add your application materials: Complete the application fields and upload your research summary/thesis proposal and resume or CV. Confirm internship availability.
3. Invite your recommenders: Ask them first, then add their contact details in the portal. The portal sends each person an email on your behalf.
4. Check every letter: Monitor recommendation status and follow up until every expected letter shows “completed.” Recommendation letters must be received by October 30, 2026.
5. Submit the final application: Submit only when all materials and expected letters are complete. The application deadline, including recommendation letters, is October 30, 2026. You are responsible for ensuring every item arrives on time.

Application Documents

• 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.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For moree information kindly visit the NVIDIA webpage.