The Google Winter/Summer Student Research Program 2026 is now open for applications, offering one of the most prestigious research opportunities for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students. This highly competitive program allows students to work with world-renowned teams across Google, including Google DeepMind, Google Research, Google Cloud, and advanced R&D groups.
Participants gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, software engineering, data science, and more. The program is available across multiple global locations in the USA, Europe, Canada, and selected international hubs.
Program Details
Host Countries
- United States
- Europe
- Canada
- Additional global Google research locations
Program Duration
Varies by region and research team.
Application Deadlines
- Europe: 26 February 2026
- USA: 17 July 2026
- Canada: 17 July 2026
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Financial Benefits
Selected students receive some of the highest research compensation packages worldwide, including:
For the Full Program Duration
- $95,000–$126,000 (BS/MS students)
- $113,000–$150,000 (PhD students)
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Financial bonuses, loans, and support packages
- Paid leaves
- Family support plans
- Free on-site meals and snacks
This fully funded research opportunity is designed to make academic and industrial research accessible to skilled students from around the world.
Program Locations
United States
Mountain View, Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Austin, Cambridge, Chicago, Irvine, Kirkland, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, Goleta, San Bruno, Seattle, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Washington D.C.
Canada
Waterloo, Montreal, Toronto
Europe & Africa
Zürich (Switzerland), Berlin & Munich (Germany), Grenoble & Paris (France), London (UK), Accra (Ghana), Nairobi (Kenya)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Educational Background
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program or have equivalent practical experience in fields such as:
- Computer Science
- Linguistics
- Statistics / Biostatistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Operations Research
- Economics
- Natural Sciences
Required Experience
Experience in at least one key computer science area:
- Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
- Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Generative Media
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning
- Optimization Algorithms
- Quantum Information Science
- Software Engineering
- Data Science
Enrollment Requirement
You must be enrolled in an academic program in one of the countries where Google hosts research roles.
Research Experience
Experience gained through:
- Internships
- Labs
- Full-time research roles
- Academic research projects
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Official or unofficial academic transcripts
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How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the official Google careers portal. Candidates will be automatically considered for roles across multiple Google research teams depending on their skills and experience.
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