MSU may nominate up to 4 students for the Google Ph.D. Fellowship.
The Google Ph.D. Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields.
Fellowships support promising Ph.D. candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google's mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply
Students who can prepare a full nomination packet by April 20, 2026 should ask their advisor to complete the pre-screening form by 8 a.m. on April 8, 2026.
Based on pre-screening, finalists within MSU will be notified on April 13, 2026, and their full nomination packets are due at 8 a.m. on April 20, 2026. The pre-screening form requires a short version of the full nomination packet.
The Graduate School is coordinating MSU’s nomination process. Please direct questions to fellowshipapps@grd.msu.edu.