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Application Deadline: October 30, 2026.
Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
How to Apply
Prepare these four required items. Manage your application and recommendation letters in the submission portal.
- 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.
- Internship availability: Confirm that you can complete the required in-person summer internship.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program
