Google Research PhD Internship

📖 About Google Research PhD Internship

Applications for the 2026 Google Research PhD Internship are now open! This is a full-time, 12-14 week paid internship designed to offer personal and professional development, an executive speaker series, and community-building opportunities.

Google Research plays a pivotal role in advancing technology, impacting billions of users daily through innovations in Search, Maps, Google Cloud, and more. Research Interns collaborate with engineers to tackle challenges in fields such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Perception
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Understanding
• Privacy
• Computer Architecture
• Networking
• Operating Systems
• Storage and Data Management

🎁 Benefits of Google Research PhD Internship

• Paid Internship: Financial support for PhD students.
• Practical Experience: Work alongside top professionals in the field.
• Networking Opportunities: Participate in executive speaker series and community-building events.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with experts in a supportive research setting.
• Location: Gain valuable experience in the United States.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Google Research PhD Internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field such as:
  • Computer Science
  • Linguistics
  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Economics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Other relevant technical fields
• Have experience in at least one area of computer science, such as:
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Optimization
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Data Science
  • Software Engineering
• Be studying in the United States and available for a full-time 12-week internship outside of their academic term.
• Be in the penultimate year of their PhD program or planning to return to studies after completing the internship.
• Have previous research experience through internships, full-time roles, or lab work.
• Demonstrate involvement in research communities, such as contributing to published papers in major journals or conferences.
• Have experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, or C/C++.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
• Location Requirement: Applicants must be physically present in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.

Steps to Apply:

1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Fill out the application form and submit the necessary documents.
3. Apply before the deadline.

🔗 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the Google Research PhD Internship Portal.

🗓️ Key Dates

• Date Published: October 8, 2025
• Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

🌍 Opportunity Location

• United States

🏢 Sponsor Organization

• Google

This is an incredible opportunity to work with Google, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to cutting-edge research. Don't miss out—apply now!

• It is a paid internship for PhD students. Hence, applicants do not have to worry about financial constraints.
• All research interns will gain practical experience and work with top professionals.
• Moreover, the internship program includes an executive speaker series, networking events and a supportive research environment where interns can collaborate with experts in their field.
• It is an excellent opportunity to work with Google and get paid.
• Interns will be able to pursue an internship in USA and gain relevant experience.