NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship of $60,000 Open for 2026 intake

If you’re a PhD student dreaming of transforming the future of AI, robotics, or autonomous systems, NVIDIA is rolling out one of the most prestigious opportunities in tech — the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the fellowship, a program that has been a launchpad for groundbreaking researchers and future tech leaders. The award comes with up to $60,000 in funding and the chance to work hands-on with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technologies during a mandatory in-person summer internship before the fellowship year begins.

Why This Fellowship is a Big Deal?

• High-impact funding: Up to $60,000 to directly support your research.
• Global internship locations: United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, and Taiwan.
• Access to world-class resources: NVIDIA products, technologies, and collaboration with some of the brightest minds in accelerated computing.
• Career acceleration: Networking with industry leaders, shaping the future of GPUs, AI, robotics, and more.

Who Should Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

You’re a perfect fit if you:

• Have completed at least one year of PhD studies at the time of application.
• Are pursuing majors like Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Are actively engaged in PhD research and enrolled full-time for the 2026–2027 academic year (graduating no sooner than May/June 2027).
• Can commit to an in-person summer internship before the fellowship year.
• Are not an immediate family member of a current NVIDIA employee.

What NVIDIA is Looking For?

Applicants will be evaluated on:

• Student Quality: Academic performance, recommendation letters, GPA, and research achievements.
• Research Quality: Publications, results to date, and a compelling proposal.
• Relevance to NVIDIA: How your work aligns with NVIDIA’s research domains and could shape the future of GPUs and accelerated computing.

Application Requirements

Your application must include:

• Research summary/thesis proposal (max 2 pages + bibliography).
• CV/Resume with contact details.
• 2–3 recommendation letters (at least one from your thesis advisor).
• Confirmation of internship availability.

Application Dates You Can’t Miss

• Recommendation Letters Deadline: September 15, 2025 – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
• Final Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM Pacific Time

Where This Can Take You?

Past NVIDIA Graduate Fellows have gone on to influence medicine, space exploration, automotive design, film production, and more. If you’ve got the vision and drive, this fellowship could be the turning point in your research career.

Submit Application: https://research.nvidia.com/graduate-fellowships.