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Student Researcher, PhD, Fall 2026

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$118,000 - $157,000 per year

PhD Internship
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Student Researcher role at Google is designed for PhD students pursuing degrees in fields such as Computer Science, Linguistics, or Applied Mathematics. This program offers flexible opportunities to engage in research projects that align with Google's scientific priorities. Participants will collaborate on innovative research challenges aimed at developing solutions for large-scale problems. The role is non-conversion eligible, meaning it is intended for students who will return to their academic programs after the internship.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience in one area of computer science such as Machine Learning or Data Science.
  • Proficiency in English is required for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
  • Collaborate with teams across Google on various research projects.
  • Contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and technology.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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