About the role#
The Student Researcher Program connects PhD students with research projects across Google, including teams within Google DeepMind, Google Research, and Google Cloud. This program focuses on scientific advancement and exploratory work. You will join a team to help develop solutions for large-scale, real-world problems. Placements are available for research, engineering, and science roles. This position is a paid, full-time internship for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Participate in research projects to address complex technical challenges.
- Work with teams to explore innovative research concepts.
- Support the development of breakthrough technologies.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to advance the state of computing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in English.
- Experience in at least one area of computer science, such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language understanding, human-computer interaction, or algorithmic foundations of optimization.
Location & details#
- Locations: Mountain View, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Irvine, CA; Kirkland, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Madison, WI; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Goleta, CA; San Bruno, CA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; or Washington D.C.
- Modality: Remote, on-site, or hybrid options depending on the specific project.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Note: This role is non-conversion eligible and intended for students who are not seeking full-time employment immediately following the internship.
About Google
Google develops software and hardware products for global users. The company focuses on areas including search, online video, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It maintains a large workforce with over 300,000 employees. Operations span multiple international locations with its headquarters based in Mountain View, California.
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