Are you a PhD student passionate about pushing the boundaries in fields like artificial intelligence, robotics, and high-performance computing? The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity to support your research while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

For the past 25 years, NVIDIA has been committed to nurturing the next generation of technology leaders through its Graduate Fellowship Program. This program is designed to provide funding, mentorship, and technical support to PhD students whose research is poised to significantly contribute to accelerated computing and its diverse applications. With a focus on fostering innovation, NVIDIA seeks out students with the talent, drive, and initiative to collaborate with the company at the forefront of technological advancements.

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program offers financial support and an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technology and experts. Selected fellows will have the chance to work on pioneering projects that could shape the future of fields such as AI, autonomous vehicles, and computer graphics. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact through your research, this fellowship could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Open: August 11, 2025 (noon, Pacific Time)
• Application Deadline: TBC
• Result Announcement Dates: TBC
• Funding Type: Fellowship Award
• Organizer:  NVIDIA Corporation
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: PhD students in relevant fields
• Field: AI, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Graphics, High-Performance Computing, Healthcare, and related fields
• Study Level: PhD
• Number of Opportunities: Multiple awards available
• Duration: Fellowship year (2026-2027)
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Taiwan

Benefits of the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program

• Financial Support: Up to $60,000 per award, covering stipend, tuition, and mandatory fees.
• Access to Cutting-Edge Technology: Fellows will have access to NVIDIA products, technology, and resources, enabling them to conduct pioneering research.
• Mentorship and Networking: Opportunities to collaborate with NVIDIA’s leading researchers and industry experts.
• In-Person Internship: A mandatory summer internship at one of NVIDIA’s research offices, offering hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges.

Who Can Apply?

The following applicants can submit applications for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program:

• PhD Enrollment: Applicants must be full-time PhD students enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Research Focus: Must be actively researched in areas such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Completed PhD Year: Applicants must have completed at least their first year of PhD studies at the time of application.
• Internship Availability: You must be available for an in-person summer internship at one of NVIDIA’s research offices in 2025.
• No Immediate Family Ties: Applicants must not be immediate family members of current NVIDIA employees.

Required Documents

The following documents are necessary for application to the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program:

• Summary of the research/thesis proposal about two pages with a bibliography.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the contact information
• Two nomination letters from a professor, including one from a thesis adviser, up to 3 letters maximum – nomination letters from non-professors are acceptable as long as one is from your thesis advisor/professor.
• Confirmation letter for being available for the summer internship

Evaluation Criteria

The following will be the key to the evaluation of the selection panel:

• Student Quality
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Achievements & Academic performance (GPA)
• Research Quality
  • Research proposal for Fellowship
  • Track record of publication
  • Research results to date
• Relevance to NVIDIA
  • Explain how your work relates to NVIDIA’s key research fields.
  • How your research may impact the design, performance, or use of future GPUs

How to Apply?

• Begin by creating a profile on the NVIDIA submission portal. You can update this profile until the final submission.
•  Submit your research summary, thesis proposal, and resume/CV through the portal.
• Enter contact information for your recommenders, ensuring they receive notification to submit their letters.
• Check the portal regularly to confirm that all recommendation letters are uploaded.
• Please stay updated on this page until the application will open on August 11, 2025.

To learn more about NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Awards, please refer to NVIDIA’s website.

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