About the Scheme
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2026 is offered by NVIDIA, a prestigious fellowship supporting outstanding PhD students engaged in research that drives innovation in accelerated computing and its applications. Selected students will receive a scholarship award of USD 60,000 (Approx 524,630.00) along with an opportunity to work closely with leading NVIDIA researchers through a mandatory summer internship.
At a Glance
At a GlancePrivate / Corporate scheme for the 2027-28 academic year. Partially funded; applications are online only.
- Fellowship
- Doctoral
- Technology based
Eligibility Criteria
• To be eligible, applicants must:- • have completed at least one year of PhD studies at the time of application • be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a related field • be enrolled as a full-time PhD student during the academic year • be actively engaged in research as part of their PhD thesis • be available for an in-person summer internship at one of NVIDIA’s global research offices • not be an immediate family member of a current NVIDIA employee • Note:- The award is disbursed to the student’s university, not directly to the student.
Admissions & Course Track
Doctoral (PhD), Professional courses and Undergraduate students studying Engineering & Technology, Computer Science & IT and Architecture & Urban Planning.
Nationality
Open to applicants of any nationality.
Award Benefits & Structure
Up to USD 60,000 and other benefitsone-time
Partially funded.
- Tuition
- Full tuition
Mandatory Document Checklist
Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.
- Essential
Research Proposal
An outline of the research you propose to carry out.
- Essential
Resume / CV
An up-to-date resume or CV.
Selection Procedure & Key Timeline
Candidates will be evaluated on:- Academic achievements and research excellence Quality of research proposal Publications in top-tier journals/conferences Alignment of research with NVIDIA’s innovation areas
Application Registration Opens
The online application opens.
Application Deadline
(Active)Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.
About the Provider
NVIDIA
CSR
NVIDIA Corporation, a global leader in GPU computing and AI innovation, is offering this fellowship.
info@nvidia.com
+1 (408) 486-2000Frequently Asked Questions
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2027-28 is a private / corporate scholarship offered by NVIDIA for the 2027-28 academic year. PhD students in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• To be eligible, applicants must:- • have completed at least one year of PhD studies at the time of application • be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a related field • be enrolled as a full-time PhD student during the academic year • be actively engaged in research as part of their PhD thesis • be available for an in-person summer internship at one of NVIDIA’s global research offices • not be an immediate family member of a current NVIDIA employee • Note:- The award is disbursed to the student’s university, not directly to the student.
The award is Up to USD 60,000 and other benefits one-time. It is partially funded.
Applications open on 15 September 2026. The last date to apply is 30 October 2026.
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Candidates will be evaluated on:- Academic achievements and research excellence Quality of research proposal Publications in top-tier journals/conferences Alignment of research with NVIDIA’s innovation areas
