ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY (ITU) AI AND DATA SCIENCE APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER, WITH GOOGLE DEEPMIND
ITU AI Google DeepMind Scholarship
full · masters
- USD 1,000 / monthMonthly stipend
- ~EUR 920 / month (est.)Stipend in euros
- USD 1,500One-time equipment grant
- USD 2,250 / yearAnnual travel grant
- 4 semestersM.Sc. duration covered
- DeepMind mentorPersonalised mentorship
At a glance
full
Funding
€1k
Max amount
Jun 14, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities
Country
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) AI and Data Science Applied Research Center, with Google DeepMind
Provider
The ITU AI Google DeepMind Scholarship is a fully funded master's scholarship offered by Istanbul Technical University's Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Applied Research Center (ITU AI) in partnership with Google DeepMind. It is aimed at female students starting an M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence at ITU, one of Turkey's oldest technical universities, founded in 1773. The award supports the full 4-semester M.Sc. programme and combines a monthly stipend of USD 1,000 with a one-time equipment grant of USD 1,500 and an annual travel grant of USD 2,250 for conferences and research collaborations abroad. Recipients are also paired with a Google DeepMind researcher for mentorship. Master's students are required to take 4 AI electives and to write a thesis on an AI-related topic. Eligible fields include Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Aeronautical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering and Game and Interaction Technologies, with an AI research focus required outside the core computing programmes. Applications are submitted by email to ITU AI. Because the figures and dates are set per cycle, confirm the current stipend, grants and deadline on the official ITU AI page before applying.
What's covered
- Full M.Sc. programme coverage — The scholarship covers the entire M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence at ITU, spanning 4 semesters.
- Monthly stipend — A monthly stipend of USD 1,000 (about EUR 920 (est.)) to cover living costs throughout the programme.
- Equipment grant — A one-time equipment grant of USD 1,500 (about EUR 1,380 (est.)) for tools needed for AI research.
- Travel grant — An annual travel grant of USD 2,250 (about EUR 2,070 (est.)) to attend conferences or pursue research collaborations abroad.
- Google DeepMind mentorship — Personalised mentorship from a Google DeepMind researcher to guide career development and AI research.
How to apply
Applicants email a complete document package to the ITU AI center; incomplete applications are not considered.
- Gain admission to ITU — Secure admission to one of the eligible M.Sc. programmes at ITU for the upcoming Fall term, as this is a prerequisite for the scholarship.
- Gather your documents — Prepare your CV, academic transcript and a statement of purpose describing previous AI research experience and future research aspirations.
- Collect reference letters — Obtain up to three reference letters (optional but strongly recommended) supporting your AI research potential.
- Submit by email — Email your complete application package to info-ai@itu.edu.tr before the published deadline (around mid-June 2026).
- Interview if shortlisted — Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a scholarship interview before the final results are announced.
Eligibility
GenderApplicants must identify as female.
AdmissionMust be admitted to one of the eligible M.Sc. programmes at ITU for the upcoming Fall term.
Research focusMust commit to an AI research focus; applicants outside Computer Engineering/Computer Science are funded only with an AI-focused thesis.
NationalityOpen to international students of all nationalities.
Curriculum commitmentMust take 4 AI electives and complete a thesis on an AI-related topic.
The scholarship is only available to students who have been admitted to an eligible ITU M.Sc. programme for the relevant Fall term; admission to ITU is a prerequisite, not part of the scholarship application itself.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities
Deadlines
Fall 2026/2027~14 June 2026 (est.)
Programme start~Fall 2026 (est.)
Selection
Applications are assessed by the ITU AI and Data Science Applied Research Center on the strength of the candidate's academic record, statement of purpose, demonstrated AI research experience and potential, and reference letters. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview before final selections are made for the Fall intake.
Verified sources
- ITU AI and Data Science Applied Research Centerai.itu.edu.trofficial
About the provider
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) is one of Turkey's oldest technical universities, founded in 1773. Its Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Applied Research Center (ITU AI) runs this scholarship in partnership with Google DeepMind to support women pursuing master's-level AI research.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the ITU AI Google DeepMind Scholarship?
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Female students of any nationality who are admitted to an eligible M.Sc. programme at ITU and will focus their studies and thesis on Artificial Intelligence.
Is the scholarship only for women?
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Yes. The scholarship is specifically reserved for students who identify as female.
What does the scholarship pay?
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A USD 1,000 monthly stipend, a one-time USD 1,500 equipment grant, an annual USD 2,250 travel grant, full M.Sc. coverage and DeepMind mentorship.
How long does the funding last?
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It covers the full M.Sc. programme of 4 semesters.
Which subjects are eligible?
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Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Aeronautical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering and Game and Interaction Technologies, with an AI focus.
Do I need an AI research focus?
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Yes. For tracks outside Computer Engineering/Computer Science, the scholarship is only awarded to applicants with a research focus in AI.
Can international students apply?
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Yes. The scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.
Do I need to be admitted to ITU first?
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Yes. You must be admitted to one of the eligible ITU M.Sc. programmes for the Fall term to qualify.
How do I apply?
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Email your complete package (CV, transcript, statement of purpose, optional reference letters) to info-ai@itu.edu.tr before the deadline.
What is the application deadline?
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Around mid-June 2026 (the previous cycle closed on 14 June, 5:00 PM Istanbul time). Confirm the exact date on the official ITU AI page.
What course requirements come with the scholarship?
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Recipients must take 4 AI electives and complete a thesis centred on an AI-related topic.
Where can I confirm the current figures and deadline?
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On the official ITU AI and Data Science Applied Research Center page, which publishes the up-to-date stipend, grants and dates each cycle.