Applications are now open for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026. This is a prestigious program offered by NVIDIA to talented PhD students whose research aligns with the latest advancements in accelerated computing and related fields. PhD applicants from around the world are invited to submit their proposals for consideration. The Fellowship also includes a compulsory in-person summer internship at one of NVIDIA’s research offices in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, or Taiwan. The fellowship amount covers the fellows’ tuition, stipend, and research activities. More details are provided below.
Details About NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026
- Fellowship Name: NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program
- Fellowship by: NVIDIA
- Value of Award: $60,000
- Deadline: 15th September 2025
Focus Areas
NVIDIA particularly encourages applications from students conducting groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and other related fields
Mandatory Summer Internship
The Fellowship also requires a mandatory in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research office in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, or Taiwan.
Eligibility Criteria
- Completed First Year of PhD: You must have already finished your first year of PhD-level studies when you apply.
- Relevant Major: Your major should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Active Thesis Research: You need to be actively conducting research for your PhD thesis.
- Full-Time Enrollment (2026-2027): You must be enrolled as a full-time PhD student for the entire 2026-2027 academic year (9 months) of the award. This means you shouldn’t be graduating before May or June 2027.
- Mandatory Summer Internship: You must be available to complete a compulsory in-person summer internship before your fellowship year begins.
- No Immediate Family at NVIDIA: You cannot have an immediate family member currently working at NVIDIA.
- University Administered Award: The fellowship funds will be disbursed to your university, not directly to you.
Selection Criteria
- Student quality
- Research quality
- Relevance of work to NVIDIA
Required Documents
- Research Summary/Thesis Proposal
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Professor Nomination Letters
- Confirmation of Availability for In-Person Summer Internship.
How to Apply for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026?
USE THIS LINK TO APPLY
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