Google Student Researcher PhD Internship 2026

The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google for research, engineering, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

Student Researcher projects are exploratory and experiences that drive scientific advancement across a multitude of research areas. Students will work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges and support the creation of breakthrough technologies.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
2. Value / Funding: Paid internship ($113,000–$150,000 annualized range)
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: Google
5. Type: Research Internship (non-conversion)
6. Eligible Fields/Courses: Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Robotics & related
7. Host Country: United States
8. Eligible Countries: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for Google Student Researcher PhD Internship 2026

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
2. Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas).

Preferred qualifications:

1. Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship.
2. Currently attending a degree program in the United States.
3. Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab.
4. Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.
5. Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).

Benefits of Google Student Researcher PhD Internship 2026

1. Paid research internship at Google with competitive salary
2. Work with Google Research, Google DeepMind, Cloud, & engineering teams
3. Flexible time commitment and hybrid/remote options depending on project
4. Real-world innovation and large-scale research impact
5. Collaboration with global experts and publication opportunities

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in the applicant’s best interest to apply early. The anticipated application window is open until July 17, 2026, but may close earlier if all available projects are full. Applications submitted after the application window or once role is closed/projects are full will not be considered.

For more Information, visit Google Winter/Summer Student Research Program 2026

Application Deadline:

July 17, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Google Student Researcher PhD Internship 2026