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Internal CS Deadline: 9/12/2021
Grad College Deadline: 9/16/2021
Google Deadline: 9/2021This award can be in Blackbaud30.2021


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Google Ph.D. Fellowship

The Google PhD Student Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science, related disciplines, or promising research areas. 

Each department may submit up to four nominations to the Graduate College. Each university is limited to 2 nominations.

The fellowship offers an initial two years of support, with a third year extension possible at Google's discretion.  The award provides:

  • $35,000 annual stipend (paid over 9 months of the academic year).
  • Full coverage of tuition and fees.
  • Opportunity to work with a Google Research Mentor.

Google will award approximately 15 fellowships from among the following topical areas:

  • Algorithms, Optimizations and Markets
  • Computational
Neuroscience
  • Neural and Cognitive Sciences
  • Health Research
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Machine Learning
  • Machine Perception, Speech Technology
, &
  • and Computer Vision
Market Algorithms
  • Mobile Computing
  • Natural Language Processing (including Information Retrieval
&
  • and Extraction)
  • Privacy
&
  • and Security
  • Programming Languages
&
  • and Software Engineering
  • Quantum Computing
  • Recommender Systems
  • Structured Data
&
  • and Database Management
  • Systems
&
  • and Networking
  • Operating Systems

    • Eligibility

    Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

      Be a full-time doctoral student pursuing research in one of the topical areas
    • Full-time graduate students pursuing a PhD and enrolled in an institution in one of the regions listed above.
      • Be on course to have completed all
    • Completed graduate coursework by the
      • beginning of the fellowship term.  For most students, this means being in the 2nd year of graduate study at the time of application and in the 3rd year of graduate study when the fellowship begins.  Remain an active, full-time student in a PhD program during the fellowship period
    • academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
    • Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
    • Students of any citizenship/nationality are eligible.
    • Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
    • Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible.
      • Students of any citizenship/nationality are eligible
    • Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.

    Universities may nominate up to four eligible students from Computer Science or related fields. If more than two are nominated, then in order to increase opportunities for students who are underrepresented in the field of computing, additional nominees must self-identify as a woman, Black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and/or person with a disability.  In other words, if a university chooses to nominate more than 2 students, then the 3rd and 4th student nomination should self-identify with the underrepresented group mentioned above.

    Applications:

  • Name of the area (from above list) in which student is being nominated.
  • Student's CV
  • Do you self-identify as a woman, Black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and/or person with a disability?
  • Dissertation abstract (maximum 1000 characters).
  • Dissertation Research Proposal.  The recommended length is 4-5 pages (single-spaced), with maximum length of 8 pages.  The proposal must have 12 point font, in Times New Roman, and with 1-inch margins. Proposals not following this format will be disqualified. A descriptive title must appear at the top of the first page of the proposal.  An accompanying References Cited section (1 pages maximum) may also be submitted.
  • Essay #1: In an essay of 350 words max (single spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins), describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational, and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
  • Essay #2: In an essay of 350 words max (single spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins), describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.
    • Tips for this essay: A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?
  • Letter of recommendation from thesis advisor. Letters can be sent directly to Hannah at hpgorrie@illinois.edu.
    • Additional letters. 1-2 additional letters of recommendation from those familiar with the student's work.  (I recommend 2 letters). Letters can be sent directly to Hannah at hpgorrie@illinois.edu.
  • Short CV of thesis advisor (1 page maximum)
  • Transcripts. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are sufficient).  (Unofficial Illinois transcripts can be obtained for free at: https://apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice/)

    • Note: Students, submit ONE PDF named " Last Name, First Name - 21-22. GOOGLE ".  

    Materials should be submitted by __________to Hannah Gorrie..

    Apply for this opportunity in Blackbaud by Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 11:59 PM.

    For more details:

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    • Tips for this essay: A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?

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    Materials should be submitted by 11:59PM on 9/10/20 to Michelle Wellens.

    Note: Students, submit ONE PDF named "20-21. GOOGLE - Last Name, First Name."  Letters of recommendation should be sent from the letter writer directly to mwellens@illinois.edu. 

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