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At Google, we believe that diversity in attributes, experiences, and perspectives is essential for building tools that can change the world. Everyone deserves the opportunity to connect within the industry, network with peers, and pursue a career in technology.
To support underrepresented groups in technology and business, we offer Google Conference Scholarships for selected conferences in the tech industry and related fields. These scholarships help break down barriers and provide access to leading industry events.
Scholarship eligibility varies by region, so please review the specific regional information provided in the tabs above. Scholarships are awarded based on application review, and all applicants will be notified of their status according to the specified regional timelines.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a travel grant to attend an international Computer Science research conference, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Enrollment: Be a full-time student enrolled in a recognized university within a country/region where travel grants are available.
- Paper Acceptance: Have a paper accepted for full publication at a top-tier computer science conference in research areas where Google has a strong interest. Workshop papers are not eligible.
- For reference, past approved conferences include: CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, CHI, AAAI, STOC, PLDI, COLT, KDD, ICCV, EMNLP, WWW, ACL, and FSE.
- Presentation Requirement: The paper must be accepted for oral or poster presentation in the main conference program (oral preferred).
- Primary Authorship: Be the primary author of the accepted paper.
- Full-time Enrollment: Remain a full-time student at the time of receiving the travel grant.
- No Additional Industry Support: Students already receiving industry travel grants (even partially) are not eligible.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the application form for your country/region at least one month before the conference date. We encourage historically marginalized groups to apply, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for industry networking and career advancement.
Application Forms (By Region)
- Australia & New Zealand: (Application form)
- East Asia: (Application form)
- India & Southeast Asia: (Application form)
Claim Process
We review applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Selected students will be notified of their approved travel grant amount before the conference date. Once approved, funds will be paid directly to the student’s university, and expenses can be claimed using the regular university procedures.
Contact Information
For any questions, please reach out to the respective regional contact:
- Australia/New Zealand: [email protected]
- East Asia: [email protected] (Please add ‘East Asia Student Travel Grants’ in the email subject line)
- India & Southeast Asia: [email protected]
