NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2027

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides up to $60,000 per award for PhD research that advances accelerated computing. Fellows work with NVIDIA researchers and complete a required in-person summer internship before the award year.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 30, 2026
• Study Level
• SponsorNVIDIA
• School to study
• Course to studyComputer Science , Construction Engineering , Electrical Engineering , System Architecture
• Eligible CountryCanada , Finland , Germany , Israel , Singapore , Sweden , Switzerland , Taiwan , United States

Benefits

$60,000

Requirements

1. PhD Experience: Complete your first year of PhD-level studies before applying. See the FAQ for guidance on exceptional cases.
2. Field of Study: Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3. Active Research: Be actively engaged in research as part of your PhD thesis.
4. Full-Time Enrollment: Remain a full-time, active PhD student throughout the nine-month award year. Do not plan to graduate before the end of that academic year.
5. In-Person Internship: Be available for a summer internship at an eligible NVIDIA research office before the Fellowship year begins.
6. Participation Restrictions: Full-time NVIDIA employees and immediate family members of NVIDIA employees cannot participate.
7. University Administration: Your university must administer the award. Payment is made to the university, not directly to you.

Application Documents

• Research Proposal: Up to 2 pages, plus a bibliography. The bibliography does not count toward the 2-page limit. Include your name at the top; all text and images must fit within 2 pages.
• Resume or CV: Include your contact information.
• 2–3 Recommendation Letters: At least 2 letters, including one from your thesis advisor/professor; no more than 3. Other letters may come from non-professors.
• Internship Availability: Confirm that you can complete the required in-person summer internship.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Create Your Profile
Start early. You can return to the submission portal and update your application until you submit the final version.

2. Add Your Application Materials
Complete the application fields and upload:

1. Research summary/thesis proposal
2. Resume or CV
3. Confirmation of internship availability

3. Invite Your Recommenders
Ask your recommenders first, then add their contact details to the portal. The portal will send each person an email on your behalf.

4. Check Every Recommendation Letter
Monitor the recommendation status and follow up until every expected letter shows “Completed.” All recommendation letters must be received by October 30, 2026.

5. Submit the Final Application
Submit only when all materials and expected recommendation letters are complete. The application deadline, including recommendation letters, is October 30, 2026. You are responsible for ensuring that every item arrives on time.

Forf more information, visit NVIDIA scholarship webpage.