Program: Google Research Internship 2026
Host Organisation: Google
Host Country: Australia
Program Location: Offered in multiple locations
Length: 12 weeks
Funding: Paid internship with competitive salary
Deadline: Rolling basis
Google Research Internship 2026 is a paid summer program at Google that runs for 12 weeks. It is intended for students in computer science or a related field, and it places interns on real research problems that support Google products and technologies.
What the Program Offers
The internship gives selected students a chance to work with different Google teams during summer 2026. Moreover, interns will collaborate with Google researchers and engineers, gain mentorship, and see how large-scale research systems are used in industry.
Who Can Apply
• Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s degree or PhD program.
• Accepted fields include Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or another related technical field.
• Applicants need experience in at least one Computer Science area such as Large Language Models, Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, or Software Engineering.
• Candidates must also have programming experience in C/C++, Java, or Python.
Application Steps
To apply, candidates must first create a profile by providing the required details and uploading a resume. Then they need to add contact details, higher education information, work experience, skills, and location preference. They also have to submit a cover letter, answer citizenship and work authorization questions, complete voluntary self-identification questions, review everything, agree to the terms and conditions, and submit the form by clicking apply.
Documents Needed
• Updated resume
• Current unofficial or official transcript in English
• Cover letter
Deadline
The application deadline is rolling, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
