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NVIDIA Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Graduate Fellowships With Awards Up to $60,000

Bringing together the world’s brightest minds and the latest accelerated computing technology leads to powerful breakthroughs that help tackle some of the biggest research problems. To foster such innovation, the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides grants, mentors and technical support to doctoral students doing outstanding research relevant to NVIDIA technologies. The program, in its…

NVIDIA Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Graduate Fellowships With Awards Up to $60,000

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program has opened applications for its 2027-2028 cycle, offering awards of up to $60,000 each. This prestigious program, now in its 26th year, aims to bolster doctoral research in areas relevant to NVIDIA's technologies, including AI, machine learning, autonomous vehicles, computer graphics, robotics, healthcare, and high-performance computing. Since its inception in 2002, the program has distributed over 220 grants, amounting to approximately $8 million.

To be eligible, applicants must have completed at least their first year of Ph.D.-level studies by the time of application. The 2027-2028 academic year's application deadline is set for October 30, 2026. An in-person internship at an NVIDIA research office is a mandatory prerequisite, with eligible candidates required to be available for the internship during the summer of 2027.

For further details on eligibility criteria and the application process, candidates are directed to the program's official website. The program's commitment to fostering innovation through collaboration between top minds and advanced computing technology remains evident. The featured image accompanying the announcement showcases the recipients of last year's fellowship.

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