NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2027 for International PhD students

Application Deadline

October 30, 2026 (Applications opened on September 30, 2026)

Tell Me About The Award

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides funding and research support for PhD students whose research advances accelerated computing. Fellows work alongside NVIDIA researchers, participate in a required in-person summer internship, and have the opportunity to present their work at GTC.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Computer science, computer engineering, system architecture, electrical engineering, or a related area.

Type

Graduate fellowship / research funding for PhD students.

Who can Apply?

PhD students who have completed their first year of PhD-level studies, are actively engaged in research as part of their PhD thesis, remain full-time active PhD students throughout the award year (not graduating before the end of that academic year), are available for an in-person summer internship, and are not full-time NVIDIA employees or immediate family members of employees. International PhD students are eligible.

How are Applicants Selected?

Applications are evaluated on three core pillars

Student quality: Recommendation letters, academic performance (GPA), and achievements.

Research quality: Results to date, the fellowship research proposal (up to 2 pages plus bibliography), and publication track record.

Relevance to NVIDIA: Connection to NVIDIA’s primary research domains and potential influence on the design, performance, or use of future GPUs.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Global eligibility for international PhD students, with internship locations available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Where will the Award be Taken?

At the fellow’s university (administered through the university) combined with a required in-person summer internship at an eligible NVIDIA research office.

How Many Awards?

Up to $60,000 per award (specific number of total awards is not explicitly specified).

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Up to $60,000 in research funding administered through the university for stipend, tuition, and mandatory fees.

Direct research collaboration with NVIDIA researchers and technology.

A required in-person summer internship before the fellowship award year.

Opportunity to present research at GTC.

How Long Will the Award Last?

A nine-month award year (for the 2027–2028 academic term).

How to Apply

Prepare a focused Research Proposal (up to 2 pages, plus a bibliography, with your name at the top).

Prepare an updated Resume or CV containing your contact information.

Secure 2–3 recommendation letters (at least 2 letters, including one from your thesis advisor/professor; up to 3 total).

Confirm availability to complete the required in-person summer internship.

Submit your application and recommendation letters through the official submission portal by the October 30, 2026 deadline.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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.

PhD students who have completed their first year of PhD-level studies, are actively engaged in research as part of their PhD thesis, remain full-time active PhD students throughout the award year (not graduating before the end of that academic year), are available for an in-person summer internship, and are not full-time NVIDIA employees or immediate family members of employees. International PhD students are eligible.

How are Applicants Selected?

Applications are evaluated on three core pillars

Student quality: Recommendation letters, academic performance (GPA), and achievements. Research quality: Results to date, the fellowship research proposal (up to 2 pages plus bibliography), and publication track record. Relevance to NVIDIA: Connection to NVIDIA’s primary research domains and potential influence on the design, performance, or use of future GPUs.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Global eligibility for international PhD students, with internship locations available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Prepare a focused Research Proposal (up to 2 pages, plus a bibliography, with your name at the top). Prepare an updated Resume or CV containing your contact information. Secure 2–3 recommendation letters (at least 2 letters, including one from your thesis advisor/professor; up to 3 total). Confirm availability to complete the required in-person summer internship. Submit your application and recommendation letters through the official submission portal by the October 30, 2026 deadline.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details