NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2026–2027

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The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is now open for the academic year 2026–2027. Organized by NVIDIA Research, this prestigious opportunity targets international PhD students engaged in advanced research. The program’s main goal is to support innovative projects in artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous vehicles, robotics, computer graphics, and high-performance computing. It provides a unique chance to study abroad while receiving world-class funding.

This NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship offers funding of up to $60,000. A key benefit is the mandatory in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research lab (United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Taiwan) before the fellowship year. Fellows gain direct access to cutting-edge NVIDIA technologies, mentorship, and a network of world-leading researchers.

Key Facts

• Amount: up to $60,000 per awardee.
• Level: PhD only (active doctoral research students).
• Internship requirement: In-person summer internship at NVIDIA before the fellowship year (Summer 2026).
• Eligibility: Open to international students worldwide.
• Deadline: September 15, 2025, 3:00 PM PT.

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Funding Details

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship provides up to $60,000 in funding, paid directly to the student’s university (not the individual).

Priority Research Areas

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Computer Graphics
• High-Performance Computing and related fields

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this fellowship program, candidates must:

• Have completed at least one year of PhD studies by the time of application and remain enrolled full-time during 2026–2027 (no graduation before May/June 2027).
• Be engaged in active dissertation research in CS, CE, systems architecture, EE, or related fields.
• Be available for an in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA site (USA, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Taiwan).
• Not be a close relative of an NVIDIA employee.

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Application Process

Submit your application online through the official NVIDIA WebPortalApp. Applicants must include their referees’ contact details so that the system can automatically send recommendation request links.

The application deadline is September 15, 2025 (Pacific Time).

Required Documents

A complete application for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship includes:

• Research summary / dissertation proposal (2 pages + references)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• At least two recommendation letters (including one from the thesis advisor)
• Confirmation of internship availability

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Timeline

• Recommendation letters due: September 15, 2025 – 12:00 PM PT
• Final results: Late November 2025 (notifications by email)

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed by a technical committee based on three key criteria:

• Candidate quality (letters, transcripts, achievements)
• Project quality (research progress, proposal, publications)
• Relevance to NVIDIA (alignment with research areas and impact potential)

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