NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2026-2027

Applications are now open for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2026-2027, a prestigious opportunity for PhD students advancing research in accelerated computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. This program awards up to $60,000 to support innovative thesis research, along with a mandatory in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research office.

It is open to full-time PhD students who have completed at least one year of study in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar disciplines, the program has a deadline of September 15, 2025. There is no application fee, and awards are administered through the student’s university. You can also check PhD positions here

Key Details

• Funding: Up to $60,000 per award, paid to the university.
• Fields of Study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related areas.
• Research Focus: Accelerated computing, AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and GPU-related advancements.
• Eligibility: Full-time PhD students who have completed at least one year of study and will remain enrolled through May/June 2027.
• Internship: Mandatory in-person summer internship at NVIDIA research offices (United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, or Taiwan).
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
• Application Fee: None.
• Nationality: No restrictions

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must

• Completed at least one year of PhD studies in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Actively engaged in PhD thesis research.
• Be a full-time PhD student during the 2026-2027 academic year (not graduating before May/June 2027).
• Available for an in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research office (United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, or Taiwan) before the fellowship year.
• Not an immediate family member of an NVIDIA employee.

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Evaluation Criteria

Your application will be judged based on:

• Student Quality: Academic performance (GPA), achievements, and letters of recommendation.
• Research Quality: Research results, thesis proposal, and publication track record.
• Relevance to NVIDIA: How your research aligns with NVIDIA’s focus areas, such as GPU design, performance, or applications in AI, robotics, or autonomous vehicles.

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Application Process

Applications must be submitted through NVIDIA’s Submission Portal. Here’s what you need to include:

Required Materials

• Research Summary/Thesis Proposal: Up to 2 pages (bibliography excluded from page limit).
• Resume/CV: Include your contact information.
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3 letters, including one from your thesis advisor (non-professors are acceptable for additional letters).
• Internship Availability Confirmation: Confirm you can complete an in-person summer internship.

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Submission Steps

1. Complete Your Profile: Start your application in the Submission Portal and update it as needed.
2. Upload Materials: Submit your research summary, resume, and internship confirmation.
3. Add Recommenders: Enter contact details for your recommenders in the portal. They’ll receive an email to upload their letters. Notify them early!
4. Monitor Letters: Check the portal to ensure recommendation letters are submitted by 12:00 PM Pacific Time, September 15, 2025.
5. Submit Application: Finalize and submit your application only after all materials, including recommendation letters, are complete.

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Note: It’s your responsibility to ensure all materials, including recommendation letters, are submitted on time. Final decisions will be emailed by the end of November 2025.