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NVIDIA Opens 2027-2028 Graduate Fellowship Applications With Awards Up to $60,000

September 30, 2026 at 17:14 EDT

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NVIDIA has opened applications for its 2027-2028 Graduate Fellowship Program, offering Ph.D. students worldwide awards of up to $60,000 along with mentorship and technical support. Applications are due October 30, 2026.

September 30, 2026 · NVIDIA

NVIDIA opens its next Ph.D. fellowship round

The 2027-2028 Graduate Fellowship Program offers awards of up to $60,000, mentorship and technical support for doctoral research tied to accelerated computing and AI.

$60,000

Maximum award per student

Oct. 30

Application deadline in 2026

26th

Year of the program

220+

Grants awarded since 2002

Program scale since launch

1 yearCurrent cycle

220+ grantsAbout 10 grants per block

A long-running industry pipeline

The fellowship has distributed about $8 million across more than 220 grants since 2002.

Why applicants value it

Funding comes with mentorship, technical support and exposure to NVIDIA researchers and technology.

What narrows the field

Applicants need advisor backing, NVIDIA-relevant research and availability for a required in-person internship.

Application path

Complete first Ph.D. year

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Submit proposal and letters

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Intern before fellowship year

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