To all the ambitious students in computer science or technical fields, what could be better than experiencing real-time research at Google before your graduation, that too while being paid? Well, here is an exciting opportunity. Applications are open for the Google Summer Research Internship 2026.
Google, via its official “Google Careers” portal, has announced an application call for a Research Scientist intern position for its Sydney, Australia, Office. It’s a 12-week intensive internship program designed for talented students currently enrolled in master’s or PhD programs in Computer Science, statistics, applied mathematics, Linguistics, or related technical fields to conduct research and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. During the program, interns will collaborate with research scientists and software engineers on real challenges across AI/ML, NLP, Data mining, systems, and more, while also having an opportunity to publish their work.
No application fee is required; the application is currently open, and no specific deadline is mentioned on the official source. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Read more details about the internship below
Google Research Scientist Intern, Summer 2026 Overview
- Country: Australia
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- Position: Research Scientist Inter
- Host Organization: Google
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Start Date: Late November 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Google Research Intern position, you must meet the following criteria:
Students enrolled in the Postgraduate degree programs (Master’s & PhD)
Pursuing their degrees in areas of computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related technical fields
Have experience in one of the computer science areas (Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Software Engineering, Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision)
Experience in one of the programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java
Preference
- Students, after completing the internship, return to their degree program
- Prior research experience through internships or labs
- Have contributed to the research communities through conferences, journals, and papers
- Ability to design research agendas
Intern Roles
- Conduct research and develop solutions for real-world problems
- Develop a software application to extend Google’s product offering
- Contribute to wider research communities by publishing research papers
Internship Benefits
The internship offers a wide range of perks and benefits, such as:
Financial benefits
- Interns will receive a competitive stipend to cover living expenses in Sydney
- Housing Support
- Relocation support
- Travel support
*The financial benefits may vary, confirm it through offical portal
Professional Benefits
- Work alongside renowned senior research scientists
- Official completion certificate from Google
- A great addition for your CVs and academic profile
- Expand your connections
Required Documents
- CVs/Resume
- Proof of degree enrollment
- Academic Transcript
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How to apply for a Google Research Scientist intern position?
Students meeting the above criteria need to submit their application via offical Google careers portal, visit the link mentioned below. Click on “Apply” to complete your application. Best of luck!
APPLY FOR GOOGLE RESEARCH SCIENTIST INTERNSHIP
