Google is now accepting applications for the 2026 Student Researcher Internship in the United States. This exciting opportunity is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students who are eager to gain hands-on research experience. The program will run for approximately eight months, from January 2026 to August 2026, across 19 cities in the USA.
This paid internship allows students to contribute to cutting-edge research projects, working on large-scale, real-world challenges while being mentored by Google researchers and engineers.
Internship Summary
- Host: Google
- Host Country: United States
- Locations: 19 U.S. Cities
- Category: Paid Internship | Research Internship
- Eligible Levels: Bachelor’s | Master’s | PhD
- Duration: 8 Months (January – August 2026)
- Reward: Salary + Research Experience + Mentorship
- Deadline: September 11, 2025
Internship Details
The Google Student Researcher Internship 2026 is designed for students passionate about research in computer science and related fields. Selected interns will engage in innovative projects, collaborating with Google teams to develop impactful solutions for real-world applications.
The internship emphasizes both academic research and practical implementation, enabling participants to strengthen their technical skills while contributing to the global research community. Interns will also have the flexibility to indicate their preferred work location from 19 available cities across the U.S.
Internship Salary
Successful applicants will receive competitive compensation for the full duration of the internship:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Applicants: $95,000 – $126,000
- PhD Applicants: $113,000 – $150,000
Internship Locations
Applicants can choose their preferred city in the application form. Available locations include:
- Mountain View
- Ann Arbor
- Austin
- Cambridge
- Chicago
- Irvine
- Kirkland
- Los Angeles
- Madison
- New York
- Palo Alto
- Princeton
- Pittsburgh
- San Bruno
- Seattle
- San Francisco
- Sunnyvale
- Washington D.C.
- Atlanta
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Google Student Researcher Internship 2026, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program (U.S.-based students are preferred)
- Have academic background in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or related technical disciplines
- Demonstrate technical skills in at least one research area such as:
- Natural Language Understanding
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning
- Data Science
- Algorithmic Optimization
- Quantum Information Science
- Software Engineering
- Be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++)
- Possess research background, such as prior internships, lab work, published papers, or contributions to recognized research communities
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Official or Unofficial Academic Transcripts
How to Apply
To apply for the Google Student Researcher Internship 2026:
- Visit the official Google careers website
- Complete the online application form
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
- Wait for communication from the recruitment team
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