NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2027–2028 Opens Worldwide With Awards Up to US$60,000

Could NVIDIA help fund the next stage of your PhD research in AI, robotics, graphics or accelerated computing? Applications for its 2027–2028 Graduate Fellowship are open worldwide, with awards of up to US$60,000. First check your doctoral progress and summer availability: applicants should have completed their first PhD year and must undertake an in-person NVIDIA internship in summer 2027.

Can You Apply Before Completing Your First PhD Year?

Normally, you should complete your first doctoral year before applying. NVIDIA allows exceptional cases with substantial prior research, but says applicants without PhD experience are very unlikely to win. You must remain a full-time PhD student throughout the nine-month award year. Full-time NVIDIA employees and their immediate family members cannot participate.

This fellowship supports an existing doctoral research path. If you are still choosing a PhD, secure admission and establish your research direction before treating this award as a funding plan.

What Does the US$60,000 Award Actually Cover?

The award is paid through your university for stipend, tuition and mandatory fees. The amount varies by location and actual costs; US$60,000 is a ceiling. Ask your university how the award would affect your existing funding before assuming it becomes additional personal income.

NVIDIA highlights research in machine learning, autonomous vehicles, computer graphics, robotics, healthcare and high-performance computing. A useful preparation exercise is to explain your research problem, your contribution and why NVIDIA’s technology matters to the work.

What Should You Prepare for NVIDIA’s Application?

Prepare a focused proposal, your CV, recommendation letters and internship confirmation. Use the following checklist to organize the work.

For help organizing your research evidence, see our guide to creating a targeted scholarship and fellowship CV. Europass is an optional formatting approach; NVIDIA does not prescribe it.

How Do You Submit the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Application?

Apply through NVIDIA’s linked submission portal and complete the recommendation stage before final submission.

1. Review the official NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship requirements.
2. Create an account in the 2027 fellowship submission portal.
3. Complete the fields, upload your research proposal and CV, and confirm internship availability.
4. Invite recommenders and monitor their submissions.
5. Wait until all expected letters show “completed,” then submit. Winners are scheduled to be notified on 15 January 2027.

Application Deadline: The last date to apply for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2027–2028 is 30 October 2026. Recommendation letters must arrive by the same date. The published page does not specify a closing time or time zone; submit early.