The Google Research Scholar Program 2025 is designed to support early-career researchers in academia pursuing innovative projects in computer science and related fields. The awards are given as unrestricted gifts directly to the university, meant solely to support the professor’s research during the academic year they are awarded. Overhead or indirect costs are not included. The Research Scholar Program also aims to help early-career professors who are pursuing research in fields relevant to Google.
The research scholarship program actively addresses critical global issues by funding research projects with up to $60,000. It focuses on leveraging research to solve emerging challenges effectively. This program provides funding to accelerate their research and foster collaboration with Google. Application deadline: Jan. 27, 2025
Institutions:
- Host Organization: Google
- Programs: Focused on research projects in computer science, AI, and related fields.
- Duration: One year, with the possibility of renewal based on the project’s progress.
Research Areas
- Algorithms and optimization
- Combinatorial optimization
- Market algorithms
- Operations research
- Continuous optimization and learning
- Scalable algorithms
- Other
- Applied sciences
- Health research
- Human-computer interaction
- Machine learning
- Learning algorithms & techniques
- Learning theory
- Federated learning
- Information theory
- Optimization for ML algorithms
- Reinforcement learning
- Robotics
- Recommender systems
- Machine perception
- Natural language processing
- Networking
- Cloud Networking
- WAN networking
- Network Infrastructure for Data Centers
- Privacy, safety, and security
- Novel applications of AI for privacy, security, and safety
- Ensuring the privacy, security, and safety of AI systems
- User and measurement studies of privacy, security, and safety
- Applied cryptography
- Differential privacy
- Hardware security and side-channel analysis
- Software vulnerabilities, software supply chains, and fuzzing
- Quantum computing
- Quantum algorithms
- Quantum machine learning
- Quantum error correction
- Early fault-tolerant quantum computing
- NISQ experiments
- Superconducting qubits
- Neutral atom quantum computing
- Software engineering and programming languages
- Systems
Scholarship Benefits
- Research funding up to $60,000 USD to support salaries, travel, and research-related expenses.
- Opportunities for collaboration with Google researchers.
- Access to Google’s cutting-edge tools and infrastructure.
Benefits not included
- Monthly living expenses or accommodation costs.
- Health insurance or visa-related fees.
Eligibilities
- Applicants must hold a full-time position as an assistant, associate, or professor at a university or degree-granting research institution when submitting the application.
- Postdoctoral staff can only act as co-principal investigators (Co-PIs), not primary investigators (PIs).
- Applicants must have earned their PhD within seven years of the application date (e.g., PhD received in 2017 or later for 2024 submissions).
- Exceptions are available for applicants with delays, such as industry work, parental leave, or absences, provided they document the request in the application.
- Each applicant can submit only one application per round and may serve as a PI or Co-PI on a single proposal.
- Applicants can apply up to three times within seven years post-PhD.
Required Documents
- A detailed research proposal
- Proposal Length:
- 5 pages maximum for a single Principal Investigator (PI) submission
- 7 pages maximum for submissions with a co-PI with CV
- Applicant’s CV highlighting academic achievements.
- Institutional support letter confirming the applicant’s affiliation.
- Budget breakdown for the proposed funding.
- Optional: Letters of recommendation.
- Passport
- Any other relevant/supporting document.
Application Process
- Visit the official Google Research Scholar Program page.
- Create an account or log in to the application portal.
- Upload all required documents.
- Complete the application form with personal and project details.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Tips for Successful Application
- Craft a concise and impactful research proposal.
- Highlight how your work aligns with Google’s mission.
- Demonstrate potential for real-world impact and innovation.
- Seek feedback on your application from mentors or colleagues.
- Submit well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.
Living Expenses for International Students
While the program does not provide direct support for living expenses, researchers and students working on funded projects can estimate costs based on their location. For example:
- United States: $1,000–$2,000/month (rent, food, utilities).
- Europe: €800–€1,500/month, depending on the country.
- Asia: $500–$1,200/month in major cities.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
This program provides unparalleled access to Google’s resources and experts, empowering researchers to make groundbreaking contributions. It enhances your academic profile and opens doors to global collaborations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can researchers from all countries apply?
Yes, the program is open to researchers worldwide, provided they are affiliated with an accredited institution. - Can the funding be used for student salaries?
Yes, the funding can support student researchers working on the project. - Is this program renewable?
The program is generally for one year, but extensions may be granted based on project progress. - Can I apply for multiple projects?
No, only one proposal per researcher is allowed per cycle. - What are the selection criteria?
Proposals are evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, alignment with Google’s goals, and the applicant’s track record.
Official Link for More Details and Application
Visit the official page: Google Research Scholar Program.