The Google PhD Fellowship Program was established to recognize outstanding doctoral candidates conducting exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. The fellowships support promising doctoral candidates from all disciplines who want to influence the future of technology. Google research teams are impacting technologies used by people around the world, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
For more information about the fellowship, as well as eligibility criteria, application FAQs, etc., please visit Google PhD fellowship program Google PhD fellowship program
How to apply?
Nomination by TUM Graduate School only.
In order to apply, please submit the complete application documents in a single PDF file by 24 April 2025 to Marina Schmidt, marina.schmidt(at)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 2025.
Application documents
- Motivation letter
- Doctoral candidate's CV with links to website and publications (if available)
- Research/dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
- Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements
- Short (1-page) CV of the doctoral candidate's primary advisor
- 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
- Transcripts of current and previous academic records
Eligibility
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 of 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: Marina Schmidt I marina.schmidt(at)tum.de I 089 289 10624 I TUM Graduate School, Boltzmannstr. 17, 85748 Garching b. München