Total Value $60,000 – NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026 is open for applications from PhD students around the world. If your research is about accelerated computing or similar fields you can apply. This program is very prestigious and provides money for tuition stipend and research costs. You will also need to do a summer internship at one of NVIDIA’s research offices. These offices are in the US Canada Germany Sweden Finland Switzerland Israel or Taiwan. Your research proposal should match NVIDIA’s advanced technology goals.

Key Points:

• PhD students from anywhere can apply if their research fits
• Money covers tuition, stipend and research expenses
• A summer internship at NVIDIA is required
• Internship locations are in North America Europe and Asia
• Research should focus on accelerated computing progress

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026

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Fellowship Benefits

Successfull applicants will receive a grant total value of $60,000.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for this competitive fellowship you must meet these conditions:

• PhD Progress
  You must have finished at least one full year of PhD coursework when you apply.
• Academic Discipline
  Your PhD should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Architecture or a similar technical field.
• Research Engagement
  You need to be actively working on research that is part of your PhD dissertation.
• Enrollment Status
  You Must be a full-time student in 2026–2027.
  If you plan to graduate before May or June 2027 you cannot apply.
• Internship Commitment
  Requires an in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research office
  Locations include:
  • US
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Switzerland
  • Israel
  • Taiwan.
• Award Administration
  The fellowship money will be sent to your university not directly to you.
• Conflict of Interest
  Applicants with immediate family at NVIDIA cannot apply.

NVIDIA Fellowship – Preferred Research Areas

NVIDIA wants students working on advanced research in these fields:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Robotics
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Other similar technology areas

If your PhD work focuses on any of these you should apply. NVIDIA is especially interested in supporting these cutting-edge topics.

Required Documents

• Research Summary / Thesis Proposal
• Bibliography
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Recommendation Letters
• Confirmation of Internship Availability

Also See: 2026 Horizon Fellowship AI | Fully Funded

Application Evalution Criteria

The fellowship application selection critiera is based on these factors:

• Student Quality
• Letters of Recommendation
• Research Quality
• Academic Performance and Achievements
• Publication Track Record
• Research Results to Date
• Relevance to NVIDIA
• Research Proposal for Fellowship

How to Apply? NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2026

The application process is very simple. Applicants needs to check their eligibility and submit an online application. You can do it from the official website, link is given below.