Google Student Researcher Program Winter-Summer

Applications are now open for the Google Student Researcher Program for Winter/Summer 2026. This opportunity is designed for Bachelor’s and Master’s students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, related technical fields, or applied sciences. Selected students will join research teams across Google—including Google Deep Mind, Google Research, and Google Cloud—to work on real-world, large-scale problems and contribute to innovative projects that drive scientific advancement.

Student Researcher positions are flexible, with varying project durations, time commitments, and onsite or remote options depending on team and project needs. Start dates typically range from January to July 2026, and participants must be based in the United States for the whole duration of their engagement. This program is non-conversion eligible and is best suited for students who will return to their studies after completion.

During the program, students will collaborate with Google researchers on exploratory projects in areas such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, Human-Computer Interaction, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, and other cutting-edge research fields. Participants will gain valuable hands‑on experience, contribute to breakthrough technologies, and expand their professional network in a world-class research environment.

The Google Student Researcher Program offers students the chance to join research projects across Google teams, including Google Deep Mind, Google Research, and Google Cloud, tackling real-world, large-scale problems. Participants collaborate on innovative projects that drive scientific advancement and contribute to breakthrough technologies.

Project duration and location vary, and candidates must be located in one of the specified US locations below for the full engagement. The program provides hands-on experience in diverse research areas, applying cutting‑edge computer science techniques to advance technology, sustainability, algorithms, and AI systems.

For US-based positions, the base salary ranges from $92,000 to $122,000, depending on role, location, skills, and experience. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonuses, equity, or other benefits. Additional details are available through your recruiter.

• Final date to receive applications: 17 July 2026/Earlier
• Project
  
  Start Date:
  
  Between January and July 2026
• Funding Type: Paid research internship
• Employer: Google
• Eligible Countries: All, but students must be located in the United States during the program
• Eligible Gender: Male & Female
• Target Group: Bachelor’s and Master’s students in technical and scientific fields
• Fields: Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Optimization, HCI, NLP, Natural Sciences, and related areas
• Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s program
• Duration: Varies by project and team
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: United States
• Duty Stations: Mountain View, CA, USA;
  Ann Arbor, MI, USA;
  Atlanta, GA, USA;
  Austin, TX, USA;
  Cambridge, MA, USA;
  Chicago, IL, USA;
  Irvine, CA, USA;
  Kirkland, WA, USA;
  Los Angeles, CA, USA;
  Madison, WI, USA;
  New York, NY, USA;
  Palo Alto, CA, USA;
  Pittsburgh, PA, USA;
  San Bruno, CA, USA;
  Seattle, WA, USA;
  San Francisco, CA, USA;
  Sunnyvale, CA, USA;
  Washington D.C., DC, USA;
  Princeton, NJ, USA.

Engage in research projects aimed at creating solutions for real‑world, large‑scale challenges.

The interns will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive US base salary ranging from $92,000–$122,000 for a full‑time position
• Placement across world‑class research teams such as Google Deep Mind, Google Research, Google Cloud, and more
• Opportunity to contribute to real‑world, high‑impact research projects
• Flexible structure in terms of duration, hours, and project type
• Collaboration with top engineers, scientists, and researchers
• Professional growth through hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge technologies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in:
  Computer Science, Linguistics,…