Google PhD Student Researcher Program 2026

Life of KittuKun; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package (health/dental/vision

Retirement plans with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible onsite/remote work

Job summary

Google is seeking PhD candidates for the PhD Student Researcher Program 2026 to work on Google research projects with flexible onsite/remote options.

This paid internship offers practical experience across research, engineering, and science teams, with a comprehensive benefits package and the flexibility to return to studies after the internship.

Qualifications

• Active PhD student in a full-time program.
• Experience in at least one CS specialization.
• Publications in recognized venues.
• Proficiency in English.
• Preferred US degree program.
• Not seeking full-time employment after internship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Google researchers on ongoing projects.
• Contribute to experiments, data analysis, and publications.
• Present findings to research and engineering teams.

Skills

Specialized CS area

Publications

English proficiency

Education

PhD student enrollment

Tools

NLP

ML

Computer Vision

Deep Learning

Job description

Google PhD Student Researcher Program 2026

A paid research internship for PhD students to work on Google research projects with flexible onsite/remote options.

The Google PhD Student Researcher Program 2026 offers a paid internship where PhD candidates can gain practical experience working with Google’s research, engineering, and science teams. Participants receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with flexibility in length, time commitment, and work location (onsite or remote). The program is non‑conversion eligible and aims to support students who plan to return to their studies after the internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all projects are filled.

Who can apply

• Open to currently enrolled PhD students.
• Must be enrolled in a full‑time PhD program in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or related technical discipline.
• Should have experience in at least one specialized area of computer science (e.g., HCI, NLP, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering).
• Must have prior research experience (internships, full‑time roles, or research labs) and publications in recognized venues.
• Proficiency in English.
• Prefer candidates attending a degree program in the United States.
• Must not be seeking full‑time employment after the internship.

What you get

• Paid internship with competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Flexibility in length, time commitment, and onsite/remote work.
• Opportunity to work across research, engineering, and science teams.
• Practical experience with a top organization.

Always confirm details on the official page before applying. Last updated 5 Nov 2026.