+++ The initial call for the Google PhD Fellowship was already published on our website in July 2023. Due to changes in the timeline, the call was now postponed to spring 2024. +++

The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellows will receive a yearly bursary towards their stipend/salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees (if applicable), conference travel and personal computing equipment. The funds will be given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the fellow’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. The bursary varies by country and may be granted for up to 2 years (effective from 2024 for new recipients). In addition, the fellow will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the fellow and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. 

Further information on the Fellowship, as well as on the eligibility criteria, application FAQ etc. can be found at https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowship/

How to apply?

Nomination by TUM Graduate School only. 

In order to apply, please submit the complete application documents in a single PDF file until 7 April 2024 to Charlotte Janosa, janosa(at)zv.tum.de. Applications must be submitted by the primary thesis supervisor.

After the application deadline, the TUM Graduate School Prize Committee shall nominate the 3 most promising candidates for the Google PhD Fellowship 2024.  

Application documents

1. Motivation letter (max. 1-page)
2. Applicant CV with links to website and publications (if available)
3. Short (1-page) CV of the candidate's primary thesis supervisor 
4. 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis supervisor)
5. Research / dissertation proposal including references (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
6. Transcripts of current and previous academic records (Bachelor, Masters) 

Eligibility

Please note, in order to be eligible

• Applicant must be fully registered on the doctoral candidacy list of their School/degree-awarding institution (in DocGS) and be a full member in the TUM Graduate School at the time of application.
• Applicant must remain registered on the doctoral candidacy list of their School/degree-awarding institution (in DocGS) for the entire duration of the fellowship.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Doctoral candidates who are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.

Contact: Charlotte Janosa | janosa(at)zv.tum.de | 089 289 10624, TUM Graduate School, Boltzmannstr. 17, 85748 Garching b. München