🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Up to $60,000
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Deadline
September 13 (Annual)
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Fields
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, High-Performance Computing
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Awards/Year
Up to 10 awards annually
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Study Country
United States
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Provider
NVIDIA Corporation
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Acceptance
Estimated < 2%
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to support PhD students who are doing innovative research in areas related to NVIDIA's products and services, including graphics, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. The program aims to foster the next generation of researchers by providing financial support and industry connections.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to PhD candidates globally who have completed their first year of doctoral study in fields like AI, graphics, or systems, and who are conducting research that aligns with NVIDIA’s technical interests.
🏛️ Host University
Any accredited research university worldwide
🔬 Fields of Study
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, High-Performance Computing
✨ Key Benefits
The fellowship provides up to $60,000 per student to be used for tuition and research-related living expenses. Recipients are also considered for summer internships and receive mentorship from NVIDIA experts.
🎯 Target Students
PhD Researchers
🏷 Tags
PhD
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Engineering
Tech Scholarship
NVIDIA
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Included in the $60,000 award)
Living Stipend
Yes (Included in the $60,000 award)
Total Award
Up to $60,000
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: No
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: $0
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Included in the $60,000 award)
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes (Included in the $60,000 award)
🎁 Other Benefits
Internship opportunities, technical networking with NVIDIA researchers, access to NVIDIA technology and proprietary tools.
📋 Renewal Conditions
Not applicable; students may re-apply the following year if they still meet eligibility requirements.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must have completed at least one year of PhD studies at the time of application; must be a full-time student; research must be relevant to NVIDIA's core business.
🎓 Academic Level
PhD (Doctoral)
📊 Minimum GPA
Check official website (Typically 3.5 or higher expected)
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficiency in English required for research presentation and application documentation.
💼 Work Experience
Not required, but previous research internships are highly valued.
🏆 Leadership
Not specifically required, but demonstrated research leadership is beneficial.
💰 Financial Need
Not a factor
🎯 Target Students
PhD Researchers
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Research Statement and Research Proposal)
Rec Letters
Yes (3 letters of recommendation)
Interview
Yes (For finalists)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (3 letters of recommendation) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficiency in English required for research presentation and application documentation.
- Interview: Yes (For finalists)
- Min GPA: Check official website (Typically 3.5 or higher expected)
📋 Application Process
Focus heavily on how your research can leverage or improve NVIDIA's hardware and software stack. Be specific about your contributions to the field of computing.
💡 Insider Tip: Strong letters of recommendation from recognized experts in the field are crucial. Ensure your research proposal clearly outlines a problem that is relevant to current industry challenges.