NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2024
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2024 is open for PhD students in AI, robotics, and related fields. With up to $60,000 in funding, the program includes access to NVIDIA technology and a summer internship. The application deadline is 7th September 2023.
If you’re a PhD student who is unafraid to challenge the boundaries of technology and innovation, then NVIDIA has an opportunity that might just be the catalyst for your career. Welcome to the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program 2024. With a two-decade-long history of empowering cutting-edge research, NVIDIA is once again calling upon talents who are ready to make a difference in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields.
🎓 Fellowship Aim Support AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles research.
💸 Funding Up to $60,000 per award for PhD research.
🎓 Eligibility PhD in related fields, active research, internship availability.
🏫 Award Admin Payment to university, not directly to the student.
📑 Evaluation Student quality, research, relevance to NVIDIA, etc.
📝 Application Thesis proposal, CV, nomination letters, internship confirmation.
⌛ Deadline Recommendation letters by 6th Sept, application by 7th Sept 2023.
Fellowship Overview
Embarking on its twenty-third year, NVIDIA seeks students that not only possess an impressive aptitude and initiative but also have a desire to collaborate closely with some of the best minds in the industry. Recipients of this esteemed fellowship will receive both essential funding and unparalleled access to NVIDIA’s technology and products, allowing them to conduct pioneering work in their respective fields. As an added incentive, there’s also a summer internship included that precedes the Fellowship year.
Funding Opportunities
The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is committed to propelling research that promises significant advancements in accelerated computing and its myriad applications. Funding of up to $60,000 per award will be bestowed upon selected PhD students, enabling them to push the envelope further in their research journey.
Eligibility Criteria
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the following eligibility criteria must be met:Completion of the first year of PhD studies (at the time of application).
Majors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related areas.
Active engagement in research as part of the PhD thesis.
Full-time enrolment as an active PhD student (not expected to graduate before May/June 2025).
Availability for a summer internship (which may be held remotely due to COVID-19) before the Fellowship year.
No immediate family connection to a current NVIDIA employee.
Note: The award will be administered through the student’s university; the payment will be directed to the university, not the student.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be meticulously evaluated on:Student quality and academic performance (GPA).
Letters of recommendation and academic achievements.
Research quality, results to date, and research proposal for the fellowship.
Publication track record and relevance to NVIDIA, including the potential influence on future GPU designs.
Application Guidelines
The application process requires the submission of several essential documents, all handled through NVIDIA’s Submission Portal. Students must:Prepare Essential Documents:Research summary/thesis proposal (up to 2 pages, plus bibliography).
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contact information.
Professor nomination letters (2-3 letters, one must be from the thesis advisor/professor).
Confirmation of summer internship availability.
Use the Submission Portal:Complete the student profile (start early and revisit as needed).
Upload research summary, thesis proposal, and resume (CV).
Add contacts for recommendation letters (recommendation status must show “recommendation uploaded”).
Communicate with recommenders to ensure timely upload of their letters.
Submit Final Application:Ensure all items are complete.
Submit prior to the deadline: 3 pm Pacific, September 7, 2023.
For more detailed insights, visit the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship webpage.
