The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2027–2028 is now accepting applications from PhD students worldwide conducting research relevant to NVIDIA technologies. The programme provides awards of up to $60,000, alongside access to mentorship and technical support, and is designed to support doctoral research across artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, computer graphics, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, high-performance computing and related fields.
The application deadline is 30 October 2026, making this an important opportunity for eligible doctoral researchers planning their funding and research activities for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Key Details at a Glance
| Opportunity | NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2027–2028 |
|---|---|
| Provider | NVIDIA |
| Level | PhD / Doctoral |
| Eligibility | Students worldwide |
| Award | Up to $60,000 |
| Research areas | AI, machine learning, robotics, graphics, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, HPC and related fields |
| PhD requirement | At least one year of PhD-level study completed |
| Internship | Mandatory, in person |
| Internship period | Summer 2027 |
| Fellowship year | 2027–2028 |
| Application deadline | 30 October 2026 |
About the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program supports doctoral students whose research has the potential to contribute to advances in accelerated computing and related technologies.
According to NVIDIA, the programme is now in its 26th year and has awarded more than 220 grants worth approximately $8 million since it began in 2002.
The programme is intended to connect promising researchers with NVIDIA’s technology ecosystem through financial support, mentorship and technical resources.
Unlike scholarships that support general university expenses, the NVIDIA fellowship is specifically focused on research areas relevant to NVIDIA technologies.
Fellowship Award: Up to $60,000
Selected graduate fellows can receive an award of up to $60,000 per student.
In addition to the financial award, fellows receive opportunities for:
- Research mentorship;
- Technical support;
- Engagement with NVIDIA researchers and technologies;
- Exposure to advanced accelerated-computing resources; and
- A connection to NVIDIA’s broader research community.
The award can therefore provide doctoral researchers with both financial resources and opportunities to develop their research through engagement with an industry technology company.
Who Can Apply?
The 2027–2028 NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship is open to PhD students worldwide.
Applicants must have completed at least their first year of PhD-level studies at the time of application.
The programme is therefore intended for doctoral researchers who have already progressed beyond their first year of PhD study and whose research aligns with one or more of the programme’s eligible areas.
Prospective applicants should consult the official programme requirements for the complete eligibility conditions before submitting an application.
Research Areas
NVIDIA highlights a broad range of research areas that may be relevant to the fellowship.
These include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
- Autonomous vehicles
- Computer graphics
- Robotics
- Healthcare
- High-performance computing
- Other research areas related to NVIDIA technologies
The programme’s focus on accelerated computing means that applicants should demonstrate a clear connection between their research and relevant computing, AI or technology challenges.
Researchers working at the intersection of multiple fields may also find the programme relevant if their work is aligned with NVIDIA’s research interests.
Mandatory NVIDIA Research Internship
One of the most important requirements for prospective applicants is that an in-person internship at an NVIDIA research office preceding the fellowship year is mandatory.
Eligible candidates must therefore be available to undertake the internship during summer 2027.
This requirement is particularly important for international applicants. Although the fellowship is open worldwide, applicants need to consider their ability to participate in the required in-person internship before applying.
The internship provides an opportunity for fellows to work within NVIDIA’s research environment before beginning the fellowship year.
Why the Internship Matters
The required internship distinguishes the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship from many conventional doctoral scholarships.
The programme combines financial research support with direct engagement with NVIDIA’s research environment. This gives selected students an opportunity to develop relationships with researchers and gain experience working with technologies relevant to their doctoral research.
Applicants should therefore consider not only the financial value of the award but also whether they can commit to the programme’s internship requirement.
Opportunity for Global PhD Researchers
The worldwide eligibility of the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship makes the programme relevant to doctoral researchers working in advanced computing and AI research across different regions.
For researchers in the Global South, particularly those working in areas such as AI, machine learning, healthcare technology, robotics and high-performance computing, the fellowship provides a potential route to connect doctoral research with an international technology research environment.
However, applicants should carefully assess the programme’s research fit and the mandatory in-person internship requirement before applying.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the 2027–2028 NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is:
30 October 2026
Applicants should begin preparing their materials early and carefully review the official programme requirements, particularly the conditions surrounding doctoral status and the mandatory summer 2027 internship.
Because the fellowship is open worldwide, students from different countries can apply provided they meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Interested PhD students can find the eligibility requirements, application instructions and programme information through NVIDIA Research.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Applicants should use the official NVIDIA Research programme page to confirm the current application requirements before submitting their materials.
