- Up to US$60,000Award
- PhDStudy level
- ~10 / yearAwards
- AI, graphics, HPCFocus areas
- WorldwideEligibility
- Year 2+ of PhDStage
At a glance
partial
Funding
€55k
Max amount
Sep 11, 2026
Deadline
Any country
Country
NVIDIA Corporation
Provider
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program supports outstanding PhD students whose research aligns with NVIDIA's technology focus areas — including artificial intelligence, deep learning, computer graphics, high-performance computing, robotics, and autonomous systems. The program has run since 2002 and awards a small number of fellowships each year (recently up to ~10). Each fellowship provides a grant of up to US$60,000 to support the student's research for the academic year, and Fellows engage with NVIDIA researchers, gaining feedback and connection to the company's technical community. The award recognises students already making significant contributions in their fields. Applicants apply directly during the annual window (commonly closing in ~September), and must have completed at least their first year of PhD study. The program is open to students worldwide and is highly competitive, focusing on the impact and relevance of the applicant's research.
What's covered
- Research grant — A grant of up to US$60,000 to support the Fellow's research for the academic year.
- NVIDIA engagement — Interaction with NVIDIA researchers and the technical community, with feedback on the work.
- Recognition — Recognition as one of a small number of NVIDIA Graduate Fellows for the year.
How to apply
Apply directly through the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship application during the annual window, with your research summary, CV, and references.
- Check eligibility — Confirm you have completed at least the first PhD year and your research aligns with NVIDIA areas.
- Prepare your application — Write a research summary highlighting impact and NVIDIA relevance; gather your CV and references.
- Submit by the deadline — Apply through the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship application (commonly ~September).
- Evaluation — NVIDIA reviews applications on research impact and relevance.
- Finalist review — Strong candidates may have further review/discussion with NVIDIA researchers.
- Award — Up to ~10 Fellows are selected and announced for the year.
Eligibility
Level & stagePhD students who have completed at least their first year of doctoral study.
EnrolmentWill be enrolled during the fellowship academic year.
Research areaResearch relevant to NVIDIA — AI/deep learning, graphics, HPC, robotics, autonomous systems, and related areas.
NationalityOpen to PhD students worldwide.
RecordA strong record of research contributions and impact.
Applicants apply directly during the annual window (commonly closing ~September). The number of awards is small (recently up to ~10), making it highly competitive.
Eligible countries
Any country
Deadlines
2027 fellowship year2026-09-11
Selection
NVIDIA selects Fellows on the impact, originality, and relevance of their research to NVIDIA's focus areas, along with their record and potential. Because only a small number are awarded each year, the program is highly competitive and centred on research excellence.
Verified sources
- NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Programresearch.nvidia.comofficial
About the provider
NVIDIA is a technology company known for its work in graphics processing, accelerated computing, and artificial intelligence. Through NVIDIA Research and its Graduate Fellowship Program, it supports leading PhD students advancing fields relevant to its technology, fostering innovation and connection with the academic research community.
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.
What is the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship?
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A program running since 2002 that supports outstanding PhD students whose research aligns with NVIDIA's focus areas — AI, deep learning, graphics, HPC, robotics, and autonomous systems — awarding up to ~10 fellowships a year.
How much is the award?
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Up to US$60,000 to support the Fellow's research for the academic year, plus engagement with NVIDIA researchers.
Who is eligible?
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PhD students worldwide who have completed at least their first year of doctoral study, will be enrolled during the fellowship year, and do research relevant to NVIDIA.
How do I apply?
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Apply directly through the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship application during the annual window, with a research summary, CV, and references.
When is the deadline?
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The annual window commonly closes in ~September. Confirm the exact date on the NVIDIA Research fellowship page.
What research areas qualify?
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Areas relevant to NVIDIA such as AI and deep learning, computer graphics, high-performance computing, robotics and autonomous systems, and computer architecture.
How many fellowships are awarded?
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A small number — recently up to ~10 per year — which makes the program highly competitive.
What stage of PhD do I need to be in?
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You must have completed at least your first year of PhD study and be enrolled during the fellowship academic year.
Is it open internationally?
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Yes — the program is open to PhD students worldwide, not restricted to a single country.
Does it require working at NVIDIA?
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No — it is a research fellowship, not employment. Fellows engage with NVIDIA researchers for feedback and connection, but remain students at their universities.
How competitive is it?
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Very — with only around 10 awards a year against a global applicant pool, selection focuses on demonstrated research impact and relevance to NVIDIA.
What is the benefit beyond funding?
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Beyond the grant, Fellows gain interaction with NVIDIA researchers and the technical community, plus recognition as an NVIDIA Graduate Fellow.