What Google PhD Fellowship Program (Sub-Saharan Africa) actually covers.
The Google PhD Fellowship Program recognises outstanding PhD students in computer science, AI, and related fields across Sub-Saharan Africa. Fellows receive direct funding and mentorship from Google researchers. The programme supports students conducting world-class research in areas such as machine learning, algorithms, privacy, and human-computer interaction. Selected students join a global cohort of Google fellows and may intern at Google during their fellowship.
Who can apply.
Open to phd applicants. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Accepted fields.
Google PhD Fellowship Program (Sub-Saharan Africa) currently lists the following eligible fields of study. Other related disciplines may also be considered — check the official call.
From here to submitted.
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.