NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2027 to 2028

Applications are now open for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2027 to 2028, an international research fellowship supporting PhD students whose work advances accelerated computing and related technologies. The programme provides research funding of up to $60,000 per award and connects selected Fellows with NVIDIA researchers and technology.

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship is designed for doctoral researchers working in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer architecture, computer vision, robotics, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, networking, security, quantum computing and other related fields. The programme provides financial support through the Fellow’s university while also offering opportunities for research collaboration and technical engagement.

Selected Fellows are required to complete an in person summer internship at an eligible NVIDIA research office before the Fellowship award year begins. International PhD students are welcome to apply, with internship opportunities available in locations including the United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Taiwan and Singapore.

About the Fellowship

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship supports doctoral research that has the potential to contribute to the development, performance or use of future computing technologies. The programme is particularly interested in research that connects with NVIDIA’s primary technical areas and advances the capabilities of accelerated computing.

The fellowship has operated since 2002 and has supported hundreds of doctoral researchers. NVIDIA states that the programme has awarded more than 220 grants worth approximately $8 million since its establishment.

Fellows are expected to remain actively engaged in their PhD research and complete the fellowship requirements during the nine month award year. In addition to financial support, the programme provides opportunities to work with NVIDIA researchers, gain practical exposure to NVIDIA technology and participate in the wider research community.

Fellowship Benefits

• Research funding of up to $60,000 per award

• Funding administered through the recipient’s university

• Support for stipend, tuition and mandatory fees

• Research collaboration with NVIDIA researchers

• Access to NVIDIA technology and technical expertise

• Required in person summer internship at an eligible NVIDIA research office

• Opportunity to present research at GTC San Jose

• International research and professional exposure

Research Areas

Applicants may work in a broad range of research areas connected to NVIDIA technology and accelerated computing, including:

• Generative artificial intelligence

• Language models and speech

• Neural architectures, theory and algorithms

• AI software platforms

• Autonomous vehicles

• Computational imaging and computer vision

• Computer architecture, circuits and VLSI

• Computer graphics

• Healthcare, medical and life sciences

• Networking and interconnects

• Parallel programming systems and algorithms

• Robotics

• Security and privacy

• Quantum computing

Related research areas may also be considered. Applicants should clearly explain how their work connects with NVIDIA’s research priorities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed their first year of PhD level studies before applying

• Be pursuing a PhD in computer science, computer engineering, system architecture, electrical engineering or a related field

• Be actively engaged in research as part of their PhD thesis

• Remain a full time and active PhD student throughout the nine month award year

• Not plan to graduate before the end of the fellowship academic year

• Be available to complete the required in person summer internship before the fellowship year begins

• Have a university capable of administering the fellowship award

• Be able to complete the required internship at an eligible NVIDIA research office

• Not be a full time NVIDIA employee

• Not be an immediate family member of a full time NVIDIA employee

International PhD students are eligible to apply. NVIDIA notes that award amounts can vary by country, region or location.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on three broad areas:

• Student quality, including recommendation letters, academic performance and achievements

• Research quality, including research results, the proposed fellowship research and publication record

• Relevance to NVIDIA, including the connection between the research and NVIDIA’s primary research domains

Applicants should also demonstrate the potential for their research to influence the design, performance or use of future GPUs.

Required Application Materials

Applicants should prepare the following:

• Research proposal of up to two pages, plus a bibliography

• Resume or CV including contact information

• Two to three recommendation letters

• At least one recommendation letter from the applicant’s thesis advisor or professor

• Confirmation of availability for the required in person summer internship

How to Apply

1. Review the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship eligibility requirements and research areas.
2. Prepare a focused research proposal that clearly explains the problem, research approach, progress and relevance to NVIDIA’s research priorities.
3. Prepare an updated resume or CV highlighting academic achievements, research experience, publications and relevant technical work.
4. Identify two to three suitable recommenders and request their support before adding them to the application portal.
5. Create a profile in the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship application system.
6. Complete the application fields and upload the required research proposal and resume or CV.
7. Confirm that you are available for the required in person summer internship.
8. Invite your recommenders through the application portal and monitor the status of their letters.
9. Ensure that all recommendation letters are completed and received by October 30, 2026.
10. Review the complete application carefully and submit it before the deadline.