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Google PhD Fellowship Program 2020 - Africa - African Scholar

Last verified 18 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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The Google PhD Fellowship Program provides monetary support up to $30,000 and mentorship to African graduate students currently enrolled in PhD programs., Post a Comment

Provider
Google
Host country
United States
Deadline
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Region
Americas
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Who can apply
PhD students in computer science / related fields at African universities (legacy programme); strong research record.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
PhD
Deadline
Not available — check official website

Key eligibility criteria

  • PhD students in computer science / related fields at African universities (legacy programme); strong research record.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2020 - Africa - African Scholar (2026)

The Google Ph.D. Fellowship Program provides monetary support up to $30,000 and mentorship to graduate students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs. The Google Ph.D. Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising Ph.D. candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. They currently offer Fellowships in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, Europe, India, the United States, and Canada. Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. The funds are given as an unrestricted gift. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If a Fellowship student is interested, an internship at Google is encouraged, but not guaranteed or required. #### **Award:** - Up to 3-year Fellowship - Up to $30,000.00 stipend - Research Mentor from Google #### How to apply: The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see their [Frequently Answered Question](https://research.google/outreach/faq/?category=phd) [s](https://research.google/outreach/faq/?category=phd) for eligibility requirements and application instructions. In Africa, students may apply directly during the application period, which opens each February. Applications are open to students in Computer Science and related areas from any African university. #### Deadline: The Google Africa Ph.D. Fellowship program application window is now open. Application submissions must be submitted by Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Submit applications by clicking on this [link](https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowship/). #### Areas of Study: Google Ph.D. Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the following fields: - Algorithms, Optimizations, and Markets - Computational Neuroscience - Human-Computer Interaction - Machine Learning - Machine Perception, Speech Technology and Computer Vision - Mobile Computing - Natural Language Processing (including Information Retrieval and Extraction) - Privacy and Security - Programming Languages and Software Engineering - Quantum Computing - Structured Data and Database Management - Systems and Networking Students currently studying outside of Africa are eligible but may have slightly different application guidelines. For more information, you can access Google Research’s Program page [here](https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowship/). 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Google PhD Fellowship Program 2020 - Africa - African Scholar eligibility

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  • PhD students in computer science / related fields at African universities (legacy programme); strong research record.

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    How to apply for the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2020 - Africa - African Scholar 2026

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      Listed eligibility: PhD students in computer science / related fields at African universities (legacy programme); strong research record.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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    Editorial verification note

    AI returned past date "April 30, 2026". Applications are currently closed for the 2026 cycle. Applications for the 2026 cycle open on March 5, 2026 and close on April 30, 2026.
    Last checked 5/18/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2020 - Africa - African Scholar?+

    PhD students in computer science / related fields at African universities (legacy programme); strong research record.

    What funding does the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2020 - Africa - African Scholar offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Not available — check official website. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://research.google/programs-and-events/phd-fellowship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: PhD students in computer science / related fields at African universities (legacy programme); strong research record.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Not available — check official website. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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