To all the international students, looking for the summer or winter research opportunities in reputed organizations to gain hands-on research experience, today at Opportunities Radar, we are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity offered by the Tech Giant “Google” that you should not miss out on. Applications for one of the most anticipated “Google Student Research Winter/Summer 2026” are now open. Google, through its official “Google Careers” portal, has made the program announcement and is seeking applications from outstanding students to participate.
The Google Students researcher programme is exclusively designed for highly motivated, dynamic students currently pursuing bachelor’s & master’s degrees in computer science, software engineering, or other related fields from recognized institutes. The student researcher is flexible in time commitment and offers both on-site and remote options, depending on the specific project and host needs. The program duration varies depending on the project requirements and typically runs from January through July. No application fee is required to apply for the program.
The last date to submit the Google Student Researcher online application is July 17, 2026. The applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates interested in the program are encouraged to apply as early as possible; don’t wait for the deadline. Once the role is full, further applications will not be entertained.
Google Researcher Programme Objective
The Objective of the Summer/Winter 2026 Google Researcher programme is to provide bachelor’s and master’s students with cutting-edge research experience in their desired fields, while working on high-impact projects under the supervision of Google experts.
Google Student Researcher Winter/Summer 2026 Overview
| Host Country | United States / Canada |
|---|---|
| Hosted By | |
| Degree Level | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Programme Type | Paid |
| Application Deadline | July 17th, 2026 |
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Working Location
The positions are available for the various working locations, and you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working locations from one of the following cities in the USA or Canada:
- USA: Mountain View, Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Austin, Cambridge, Chicago, Irvine, Kirkland, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, etc
- Canada: Toronto, Waterloo & Montreal
Roles
The placement will be made on teams across Google for the following roles
- Google for Research
- Google for Engineering
- Google for Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting applications from students for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees
- Pursuing their degrees in Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Natural Science, or other relevant fields.
- Currently enrolled in a US or Canadian institute
- Possess work experience in one of the areas of computer science, such as Computer Vision, deep learing, Machine learning, Natural Language, Data Science, Software engineering, or related areas.
- Have contributed to the research communitites by publishing papers
- Know programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, etc)
Programme Benefits
The Google researcher programme offers a wide range of perks and benefits to the selected students, which include:
- Work on the research projects focused on developing solutions to real-world challenges
- Work under the guidance of Google experts
- Networking opportunities with fellows and Google experts in your fields
- Salary range for full-time position $92,000-$122,000
- Students will gain real-world work experience and job-ready training
Required Documents
- Updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Unofficial Degree Transcript
- Proof of degree enrollment
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How to Apply for the 2026 Winter/Summer Google Researcher Program?
The application process is online via the official “Google Career” portal. Interested applicants need to visit the official link at the bottom of the page, click on the “Apply” button, and start their applications. Fill out the complete form and upload the documents listed above. Best of Luck!
For more details and to apply, visit the official link mentioned below.
