Google PhD Fellowship

A complete application comprises the following, submitted by the applicant as a single PDF to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies via the link below.  Applications must be submitted by August 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT.  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Cover sheet signed by the applicant’s UBC department chair (and on official letterhead) confirming that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements:
   • Full-time, UBC graduate students pursuing a PhD.
   • Has completed or is expected to complete graduate coursework by the Fall of the award year (Fall 2024), when the Fellowship begins.
   • Is not a Google employee, or their spouses, children, and members of their household.
   • Is not already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible
   • Note: The cover sheet should not include any additional content other than what is noted above.  Any extra content will be blocked off by the Graduate Awards department.
2. Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)(no page limit)
3. Short CV of student's primary supervisor (maximum 1 page)
4. 2 to 3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the student's work (one must be from the student's thesis supervisor)
   • Should be on letterhead and signed
   • Collected from the referees by the applicant and submitted as part of the applicant's application package.
5. Research abstract: Description of proposed research (up to 1,000 characters, approximately 200 word limit)
6. Research / dissertation proposal including references (maximum 8 pages)
   • Please ensure that the research proposal includes a research proposal title.
7. Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
8. Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
   • (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?)
9. Up-to-date, official transcripts for all post-secondary (undergraduate and graduate) studies, including those undertaken but not completed. This also includes transfer courses and exchange terms.
   • UBC transcript: "Academic History" document provided by your graduate program is acceptable.  Official UBC transcript is also acceptable.  Note: Your "SSC" Grades Summary page is not acceptable.
   • Other transcripts: Must be official transcripts issued by the institution or "certified true" copies obtained from your graduate program.  G+PS verified transcripts from the eVision application system (obtained from your UBC graduate program) are also acceptable.
   • Up-to-date transcripts are defined as transcripts dated or issued in the summer session of the year of application (if currently registered) or after the last term completed (if not currently registered)
   • Must include the grading key/legend.
   • Per Google, transcripts must be in English.  If a transcript is in a language other than English, the transcript must be accompanied by an English translation provided by a certified translator..

Presentation standards required for documents prepared by the applicant:

• Pages must be 8 ½" x 11" (216 mm x 279 mm).
• Insert a minimum margin of 2 cm (3/4 inch) around the page (top, bottom and sides).
• Use a minimum font size of 10-point Arial font or equivalent.
• Attachments must be in PDF format.
• At the top of each page, indicate your name and the title of the document.

SUBMIT APPLICATION HERE

*File naming convention: Google_ApplicantLastName_ApplicantFirstName