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Fwd: [Applications open] Google’s 2022A CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP)

We're writing to share that the application for Google's 2022A CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP) is open for students to apply. CSRMP aims to support students from historically marginalized groups to progress in computing research pathways.

About the program

Students are matched into a pod with a Google mentor and small group of peers who are at a similar academic stage, and interested in the same research area. Pods structure discussion and identify opportunities around a topic shared by students and supported by the mentor through group and one-on-one meetings.

In addition, students join a broader peer community, and are invited to virtual networking events, career panels, tech talks, and information sessions about computing research opportunities. CSRMP does not assign research projects or internships.

The mentorship cycle runs for twelve weeks during the academic year with a minimum total time commitment of ten hours per student.

Class A (October application): January-April mentorship cycle ( Check out our Class of 2021A graduates ! )

Class B (July application): September-December mentorship cycle (This class is currently in session)

Eligibility

CSRMP aims to support students from historically marginalized groups to progress in computing research pathways. The definition of who is historically marginalized is responsive to a specific region, context, and its nuances. This can include students with marginalized gender and racial/ethnic identities, students with disabilities, students from low socioeconomic status, first-generation students, and intersections of these groups and others.

Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting program in computer science (or an adjacent field) in the United States or Canada for the full duration of the mentorship cycle

Includes community college students and students obtaining a minor in computer science (or an adjacent field)

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a four point scale, or equivalent)

Please help to spread the word by communicating this opportunity to students in your network. Also, if you work with others who may know of student groups that would be interested in taking part, feel free to forward this email along to them.

Other Google Research programs you may also be interested in:

Google's exploreCSR Awards aid higher education efforts to support students from historically marginalized groups to pursue graduate studies and research careers in computing.

The Award for Inclusion Research program supports innovative research and professors working to create positive societal impact by providing unrestricted gifts to support research at institutions around the world.

Full information on CSRMP and other opportunities for research and academic communities to collaborate with Google Research can be found on our Outreach site . Please feel free to reach out directly here regarding questions specific to CSRMP.

The CSRMP team

exploreCSR 2023-2024: Google Research Sponsored Mentorship Program

Application Opened on: November 16, 2023 . Application Closed on: December 15, 2023 . Please find the tentative list of selected candidates here. Please find the schedule for onsite events here. Virtual Mentorship Program Date: Jan 15th-30th, 2024 (Tentative) . Virtual Research Internship Date: Jan - May (05 Months), 2024 (Tentative) . Onsite Mentorship Program Date: Jun - May, 2024 (Tentative) .-->

IIT Roorkee proudly introduces the Google Research Sponsored Mentorship Program- an excellent opportunity offering valuable research experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students. We invite applications, with a special emphasis on encouraging students belonging to women , historically underrepresented groups , remotely located college students , and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds . Our main goal is to provide students with an immersive experience in various computing research fields, guided by expert faculty from top universities and institutes. Through the mentorship program, we aim to foster confidence in participants, inspiring them to embark on research careers through higher studies. We commit to equip them with practical skills, while inculcating a string sense of belonging within the computing research community. We invite the eligible candidates to join this transformative journey.

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- Prof. K K Pant Director IIT Roorkee
- Prof. Sugata Gangopadhyay Head, CSE Department IIT Roorkee
- Prof. Neetesh Kumar Program Co-ordinator CSE Department IIT Roorkee

Artificial Intelligence
Computational Mathematics
Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Intelligent Transportation System
Internet of Things
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing

Faculty Mentors

Students enrolled in the program will receive guidance and mentorship from the following faculty members:

Prof. Millie Pant

IIT Roorkee

Prof. Karun Rawat

Prof. Meenakshi Rawat

Prof. Devki Nandan Jha

Newcastle University

Prof. Pradumn K. Pandey

Prof. Raksha Sharma

Prof. Rahul Thakur

Prof. Pravendra Singh

Prof. Pushpa Choudhary

Prof. Bharti

University of Delhi

Prof. Ranveer Singh

Prof. Chandresh Kumar Maurya

Program schedule.

Throughout the mentorship program spanning the first half of 2024, participants will pursue their own research projects under the guidance of their faculty. A detailed schedule will be releasd soon.

Event	Date
Application open	November 16, 2023
Application deadline	December 15, 2023
Shortlist deadline	January 05, 2024
Virtual Events (Mentors Talk, Exciting projects discussion, prerequisite tutorial and more)	January 20, 2024 - January 21, 2024
Onsite Events (Workshops, Poster presentation, Hackathon, hands-on technical skill building sessions and more)	June 7, 2024 - June 9, 2024

How to Apply

To apply for the program, please fill out the online application form by December 15, 2023. Note: The internship opportunities are limited and highly competitive. We strongly encourage early applications. Internships will be matched based on the research interests specified in the application forms, particularly for individuals from women and low socioeconomic backgrounds .

Tentative List of Selected Candidates

I am a bachelor's/master's (b.tech/m.tech/mca/etc.) student in my final year; i will graduate in 2024. am i eligible to apply, i am a student from [any university or college institution, any country]. am i eligible to apply, is this program only for underrepresented groups, i'm a high school/intermediate student. am i eligible to apply, how much details should i put into the questions on the form, e.g., research interests, i didn't receive a confirmation of my application., i submitted my form, but received the error. what should i do.

Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

Student Coordinator

Anuj Sachan ( [email protected] )
Nisha Singh Chauhan ( [email protected] )

Acknowledgment

We extend our gratitude to the Google Research exploreCSR team for accepting the proposal and bestowing this award upon Prof. Neetesh Kumar from the CSE Department at IIT Roorkee.

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Here is the application for Google’s 2021B CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP) is now open for students to apply. CSRMP aims to support students from historically marginalized groups to progress in computing research pathways. About the program: Students are matched into a pod with a Google mentor and small group of peers who are at a similar academic stage, and interested in the same research area. Pods structure discussion and identify opportunities around a topic shared by each student and supported by the mentor through group and one-on-one meetings. In addition, students join a broader peer community, and are invited to virtual networking events, career panels, tech talks, and information sessions about computing research opportunities. CSRMP does not assign research projects or internships. The mentorship cycle runs for twelve weeks during the academic year with a minimum total time commitment of ten hours per student.

Class A (October application): January-April mentorship cycle ( Check out our Class of 2021A graduates !)
Class B (July application): September-December mentorship cycle

Eligibility : CSRMP aims to support students from historically marginalized groups to progress in computing research pathways. The definition of who is historically marginalized is responsive to a specific region, context, and its nuances. This can include students with marginalized gender and racial/ethnic identities, students with disabilities, students from low socioeconomic status, first-generation students, and intersections of these groups and others.

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Graduate student named recipient of Google mentorship program

Bhavik Agarwal has been accepted into Google’s CS Research Mentorship Program, which supports students from historically marginalized groups in their pursuit of computing research pathways.

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Bhavik Agarwal poses in front of a Google building.

Bhavik Agarwal has been selected to participate in the fall 2023 class of Google’s prestigious CS Research Mentorship Program . The program supports the pursuit of computing research for students from historically marginalized groups through career mentorship, peer-to-peer networking, and building awareness about pathways within the field.

Accepted students are matched into a “pod” with a Google mentor and a small group of peers for a period of 12 weeks, during which they join a broader peer community and are invited to participate in virtual networking events, career panels, tech talks, and information sessions about computing research opportunities.

“ With the knowledge and expertise gained from participating in the CSRMP, I am confident in my ability to drive impactful research and make a meaningful contribution to the field of computational health care , ” says Agarwal.

After his grandfather succumbed to cancer due to its late detection, Agarwal became determined to become a leading researcher at the intersection of computer science and health care, aspiring to use machine learning and deep learning for the prevention and detection of early-stage diseases.

“ This devastating loss ignited a deep passion within me to pursue advanced studies in health care and make a difference in improving patient and clinical outcomes through the power of technology,” he says.

Agarwal is interested in the potential of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and algorithms to transform health care delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enhance clinical decision-making processes. In his future research, he aims to develop innovative tools for early disease detection, design intelligent systems for personalized treatment plans, and leverage data-driven insights to optimize health care processes.

“ By merging my passion for health care and computing research, I aim to contribute to a future where technology seamlessly integrates into health care, leading to improved quality of care, better patient experiences, and healthier communities,” Agarwal says. “My ultimate goal is to harness the power of computing research to revolutionize health care delivery, reduce disparities, enhance the efficiency and accessibility of health care services, and empower health care professionals with actionable insights.”

Graduating with an MSE in May 2025, Agarwal is a member of the Translational Informatics Research Innovation Lab . He is currently working under the guidance of Casey Overby Taylor, an associate professor of medicine and biomedical engineering, to train a large language model on health care data and records with the goal of creating a ChatGPT-like querying system for use in medicine.

“ I am ready to embark on this transformative journey, equipped with the resilience, determination, and ambition to shape the future of health care through computing research,” he says.

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First gen student chosen for Google mentorship program

Congratulations to B.S. student Gaoxiang Luo for being accepted into the 2021B cohort of the prestigious Google CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP).

The 12-week mentorship program matches students from historically marginalized groups with peers and a Google mentor to support their pursuit of computing research.

Luo is a first-generation undergraduate student with a current research focus on deep learning and health care.

He was first exposed to research during his sophomore year when he attended a series of Google exploreCSR workshops held by professors Maria Gini and Shana Watters .

"I'm very grateful to have attended the exploreCSR workshops....They sparked my attentiveness in pursuing a career in research and guided me to narrow down my research interests," said Luo.

When he saw the CSRMP announcement in the CS&E undergraduate email newsletter last summer, Gaoxiang knew he wanted to apply.

He is now six weeks into the program and has really enjoyed meeting and learning from other individuals with similar research interests, especially his mentor, who he gets to meet one-on-one every other week.

Luo's ultimate goal is to pursue a Ph.D., and the program has provided the resources and support he needs.

“I feel extremely lucky to have this experience. Since my parents didn’t attend college, I sometimes struggle, especially now that I'm working on grad school applications. This program has been extremely helpful for me in so many ways," he shared.

Mentorship inspires Deyrel Diaz and future researchers

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During his undergrad, Deyrel Diaz attended a VR hackathon where he tried out an aircraft training demo. While Deyrel, a computer science (CS) student, had experience with 3D modeling and coding, seeing the results in action was all new. “This was the first time I’d seen the two mediums interact on such an immersive level,” he says. “Seeing how this simulation was used for real world training and research...I wanted to be a part of that.” Today, Deyrel is a PhD student studying Human-Centered Computing at Clemson University with a focus on mixed reality (AR/VR) research. He’s also a graduate of the most recent class of the CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP), one initiative by Google Research to support students from historically marginalized groups (HMGs) in computing research pathways.

Recognizing that the work CS Researchers are doing has broad implications for billions of people across the globe, CSRMP aims to ensure that the community of researchers represents the experiences, perspectives, concerns and creative enthusiasm of all the people of the world, by supporting the pursuit of computing research for undergraduate and graduate students from HMGs through mentorship, peer networking and career exploration.

In June, CSRMP graduated a class of 281 students from 110 universities across the United States and Canada. We spoke with Deyrel to learn more about his experience and plans for his journey in computing research. Here’s what he had to say:

What motivated you to participate in CSRMP?

Through programs and conferences, I learned just how important it is to have representation in the development and design of technology. When I read about CSRMP, I saw the opportunity to not only help expand that community by connecting with other professionals in the field, but to also learn alongside some of the best and brightest students from around the world.

How has CSRMP influenced your research journey?

The pod meetings influenced my journey the most. I was able to build relationships with other phenomenal student researchers and my CSRMP mentor. We discussed the challenges we face while conducting computing research, and we shared lots of helpful tools and resources. These meetings were also a place to find inspiration and motivation, and helped me learn about other career fields, which I might incorporate into my future research.

What are you proudest of?

I’m proudest of winning two national fellowships that will fully fund my PhD studies. The support system my mentors created for me really helped guide me in the right direction, so it’s thanks to this strong mentorship I was able to accomplish this. Plus, having these fellowships gave me the time to take part in programs where I can mentor other up-and-coming underrepresented students and expose them to not only computing research, but graduate school in general.

What advice do you have for students like you who are curious about starting their journeys as researchers in computing?

The field of computer science touches anything and everything, and if there’s something it hasn’t, you could be the person who makes it happen. That said, there’s no reason for you to pursue something you don’t love, so seek out professors, hack-a-thons, demos or certificate programs to learn more about different fields and how you can use them in personal projects. Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do, just start tinkering and create something you’d have fun using.

Congratulations to all of the students who graduated from the CS Research Mentorship Program in the first half of 2021! We look forward to supporting future students who are taking computing research by storm like Deyrel Diaz. Applications are now open for the September 2021 mentorship cycle – apply by July 28, 2021.

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5 Lessons from Google on how to launch a successful mentorship program

Google has a myriad of mentoring programs. If you want to start a mentoring program of your own, there are five lessons our team unpacks to help you learn from Google's success.

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Here at Together , we love studying the strategies behind successful mentorship programs.

It's fascinating to see the different approaches companies take and the results they receive. One of our favorite case studies is Google's many mentorship programs; there's a program for everyone, from students, to the 'Nooglers' (new Google hires), to the more experienced employees.

Google's programs are incredibly successful. Summer of Code, for instance – Google's online mentorship program for new open source contributors – consistently has success rates of 85 percent and above .

So, what can we learn from Google's success? What strategies can we replicate to create a successful mentorship program of our own? In this article, we’ll answer these questions.

Does Google have a mentorship program? Yes – many

Google is among the most forward-thinking companies when it comes to employee growth and development. The company offers a wide range of mentorship programs that are tailored to different needs, allowing their employees to get the most out of their work experience. Their various mentoring pograms contributes in part to their strong employee retention rate among competitors.

Google's best-known program is Summer of Code , or SoC. This program pairs experienced mentors with new contributors who have never worked on an open source project before. The mentor guides the contributor through coding challenges, teaching them how to write code and use software tools.

And that's not all. Google also runs:

'Build your future' programs . For its employees, Google has curated a selection of both remote and on-site programs across a range of topics – like engineering, marketing, sales, legal, and more. They all involve being mentored by those more experienced in the field.
The 'Road to GDE' mentorship program . Since women are often underrepresented in tech, this initiative invests in up-and-coming female Google Developers Experts. It's a mentorship program that supports women over a three-month period to develop their skills.
The 'CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP) .' Google seeks out aspiring computer research students from historically marginalized backgrounds; they are paired with peers and a Google mentor, then invited to participate in training, networking, and career guidance.
Onboarding buddy system. Bringing on new employees can be tricky, but Google has managed to improve outcomes by 25 percent through deliberate efforts. One aspect of onboarding is the buddy system , where new hires are paired with experienced employees who act as mentors for the first few months.

These programs are just a few of many, and Google has become a leader in the mentorship space. Their success can teach us valuable lessons about how to launch our own successful mentorship programs .

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Key lessons from Google's successful mentorship programs

It's interesting to look through Google's mentorship programs and notice that many of them have some key elements in common.

Let's take a look at the tips, strategies, and lessons we can learn from Google's success.

1. Provide paid student internship programs that promote recruitment.

Google is very open about its emphasis on internship mentoring . Simply navigate to the 'Build your future' page, and there's an entire tab dedicated to paid and unpaid internships – business, info tech, software engineering, design, and more.

The idea is to give students the opportunity to get their foot in the door and make a name for themselves. Internships provide an excellent way to attract new talent ; the company has a chance to see how potential employees perform, while the interns can gain valuable experience.

2. Match new hires with mentors

As mentioned, Google has designed an excellent mentoring program for new hires . Their philosophy is to match each person with a mentor who has the skills, experience, and background to bring out the best in them.

Google mentors are expected to serve as advisors and coaches who can help guide new hires through the onboarding process and beyond. The idea is to provide a safe space where they can ask questions, receive feedback, learn from mistakes, exchange ideas, and build confidence.

Based on the process they follow to curate the best pairings and successfully onboard new hires, here are some steps you can take:

Define objectives. Make sure both mentors and mentees are always aware of their goal, be it to transfer specific skills, make the mentee feel comfortable, or introduce company policies. If you don't have clear objectives, it's hard to measure progress.
Create a mentorship plan . Establish the finer details of the pairing. How long will the mentorship go for, and what will it entail? What are the success indicators?
Make the right match. Ask mentors and mentees to write down their skills, interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Understand what new hires want and need to learn, then find mentors who can provide the necessary guidance.
Consider group mentorship . Group mentorship can be a great way to facilitate knowledge transfer, especially in complex settings. If you're onboarding multiple hires in the same area, consider pairing them with a mentor who can help them learn from each other.

Once you've made the match, set up official protocols for how often feedback should be provided to new hires. Employees who feel they're being invested in are much more likely to stay with the company.

3. Make your program specific rather than broad

Google's programs are highly specific, as we saw in the CS Research Mentorship Program, in which "students from historically marginalized groups [are matched] with peers and a Google mentor to support their pursuit of computing research pathways."

If you make your program specific, you'll be better able to focus resources and attention on ensuring that the objectives are met. Also, by targeting a specific group or population, you can make sure that your program is tailored to their needs and relevant to the challenges they face.

There's no point in creating a generic program that doesn't address the needs of your mentees. Instead, define the target audience and tailor it to their specific requirements.

4. Celebrate your mentors

Something Google does exceptionally well is recruiting new mentors . How? By openly celebrating its mentors each year and advertising the experience to other potential mentors.

If you can maintain a social media account or YouTube channel for your organization , it can be an excellent way to get the word out about your program and attract new mentors (like Google did in this video here , for example). Emphasise anecdotes from previous mentors and the impact they had on their mentees.

You can also use this opportunity to showcase your mentors' achievements and highlight the value that they bring to your organization. This will help you attract more experienced, talented individuals who are keen to mentor others.

You can’t grow a mentorship program without mentors, so it's best to make this a priority – and we've got plenty more information to help you attract more mentors in this article.

5. Create peer learning networks

Have you ever heard of Google's G2G network? It stands for Googlers-to-Googlers, and it's a volunteer network connecting over 6000 employees. These volunteer mentors take time outside of their day jobs to advise and support those who need it – from teaching specific skills to providing support.

The magic of the program is that all of the volunteers are there by choice through passion. No one's forcing them to do it, so they're driven by the desire to help others and share their knowledge . It's incredible what trust can do when you grant it freely to your employees.

It can be difficult to implement something like this if you don't have the infrastructure for it, but even simple Slack channels can get the ball rolling. Can you set up a Slack channel for each area of expertise and assign a few people to act as mentors? It's a great way to create a peer learning network and encourage knowledge sharing.

For more ideas, take a look at more of our content on peer to peer learning .

Launch mentoring programs that drive impact across your organization today

Mentorship programs can do wonders for the success of your organization, so it's important to get them right from the start. Google has done some amazing work in terms of creating successful and sustainable mentorship programs. Not only are they effective, but their programs are based on the principles of inclusivity and collaboration.

By following these five lessons from Google – providing paid internships, mentoring new hires, making your programs specific, celebrating mentors, and creating peer networks – you can create an impactful mentorship culture that drives real results.

Don't forget to check out our guide on how to start a mentoring program if you're looking for more information. And, if you're ready to take the leap, book a demo of our mentorship platform . Good luck!

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CAMPUS Mentoring Program

The College of Engineering & Computing Sciences (CoECS) introduces its first-ever CAMPUS Mentoring Program : C AREER M ENTORING for P OST U NIVERSITY S UCCESS. This program serves to provide the benefit of mentorship within the CoECS community, promoting healthy dialogue and guidance from experienced professionals among our alumni and friends within the community.

Why have a mentor?

Mentorship is a valuable addition to personal and professional growth. A mentor can offer unique, unbiased constructive criticism, and words of encouragement towards many of your career-related concerns. They are a resource as you navigate the great unknowns of life beyond New York Tech.

Students of all majors within the CoECS of any age can benefit from a mentor.

Here are some examples of what to ask a mentor:

I could use a vision for engineering and computer science careers. There were so few role models in the culture and none within my family. What are some of the career options I may have beyond just a job title? What would I be doing day today? What is the work environment like?
What is the pay scale like in engineering and computer science? What might I expect upon graduation? How will my compensation grow?
Is there security in this career? Is there a future for me personally or in the career itself?
I could use some help with my self-confidence in school and in pursuing a job. Can a mentor help me be more confident and ready to take on the challenge?
What do you like about working in the field? Are you happy with what you do on a normal day? Where do you get satisfaction?
I am struggling through really hard classes. Was it always like this? How do I deal with stress? I could use some encouragement.
I don’t know how to go about finding an internship. I would love the chance to see folks in engineering and computer science at work firsthand and could use a little extra money while in school. Can a mentor help me either directly or indirectly find an internship?
I am getting close to graduation. When should I start looking for a job? Can I get help preparing a resume and preparing for interviews? Can a mentor help me find opportunities either directly or indirectly?
I am starting to get offers for employment. How do I handle salary discussions? How do I compare the various offers? What should I be looking for besides direct compensation?
I have landed my first job in engineering or computer science related fields. What can I do to help improve my chances of succeeding in my company? What does success look like? Should I look to excel technically or should I work towards morphing my career into direct management or another adjacent role?

Deadline: June 30, 2023

If you have any questions regarding the program, please email CoECs Lab Engineer, Kristina Murtha at [email protected] .

Meet the Mentors

We welcome four accomplished leaders in their fields to serve as our first mentors of the program.

Soyeb Barot , Research Analyst, Gartner

Soyeb Barot is a research analyst at Gartner, responsible for covering Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI topics in his current role. He earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science from New York Tech back in 2005. He has led enterprise data management and Data Science teams in the past providing deep technical expertise, and leadership, within the insurance, banking, retail, media, and information system domains. He specializes in building roadmaps for analytical and AI strategies, working with academics and technology organizations to bring ML, NLP, and AI solutions to the broader industry. Soyeb has been a speaker at various industry conferences and plays a pivotal role in building future-state architectures and digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 100 enterprises globally

Mitchell Maiman , President, Intelligent Product Solutions

Mitch, Co-Founder of IPS, has more than 40 years of experience in successful product development. As President and co-founder of IPS, Mitch along with his partner, Paul Severino, have built a large, multi-functional product development team serving many tier-one clients including Zebra Technologies, Google, Verizon, Tyco, Leviton, Anheuser Busch, L3 Communications, PepsiCo, Steinway, and Becton Dickinson as well as numerous smaller clients. Mitch’s present role followed a long, successful career at Symbol Technologies where Mitch served as Vice President of Engineering running engineering for a large, highly profitable business unit as well as an Advanced Development organization.

Prior to Symbol Technologies, Mitch spent his career in commercial, industrial, consumer, and defense product manufacturing companies including NCR and United Technologies. He has a plethora of US and international patents around his innovative work over his career. Mitch holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in NY as well as an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science from Hofstra University.

Currently, Mitch is active in helping develop the local economy through roles with Stony Brook University, Launchpad, New York Institute of Technology, the Long Island High Tech Incubator, and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.

Philip Cicciariello

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Student-run mentorship program helps Ph.D. applicants

Lauren Smith

Nov 3, 2023

Source: Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay

Graduate students in Carnegie Mellon's Department of Chemical Engineering are supporting those following in their footsteps.

The Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA) offers a mentorship program to all prospective applicants to the Ph.D. program in chemical engineering, particularly those who may face unique challenges in their pursuit of higher education. The program, in its third year, is led this year by ChEGSA DEI co-chairs Carolina Colombo Tedesco and Mayra Gonzalez.

Both Colombo Tedesco and Gonzalez are second-year Ph.D. students in chemical engineering. Their experiences navigating the application process as international students help them empathize with applicants from diverse backgrounds who may face obstacles in accessing educational opportunities and resources. With the mentorship program, ChEGSA is actively working to remove these barriers, especially for individuals who identify as from underrepresented groups, and create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

As a department and community, we need to reach out and say, ‘Yes, it’s possible.’ Carolina Colombo Tedesco , Ph.D. student , Chemical Engineering

"Some students may not see themselves in graduate school at all, or at CMU. As a department and community, we need to reach out and say, 'Yes, it's possible,'" says Colombo Tedesco. "We want people to know they have the opportunity," adds Gonzalez. "Mentees receive an application fee waiver, so they know they get the chance, and they will have someone to help them."

Applicants are paired with a current ChemE graduate student who has volunteered as a mentor. The pairs spend at least one hour in conversation before the application deadline. Mentors review and provide constructive feedback on their mentee's CV and application essays. Mentees will also receive an application fee waiver.

Prospective applicants for fall 2024 admission who are interested in being paired with a mentor should fill out this form by November 24, 2023. Early application to the mentorship program is encouraged because spots in the program are limited.

Andrew Ashmar met his application mentor Arsh Bhatia in-person at the open house for accepted Ph.D. students last year.

First-year Ph.D. student Andrew Ashmar participated in the program last year. His mentor was Arsh Bhatia, now a second-year Ph.D. student. They both emphasize the value of having someone alongside you through the application process.

"I have a huge family, but nobody has pursued an advanced degree in anything STEM-related," says Ashmar. "As a student from an underrepresented background, when I decided I wanted to get a Ph.D., I had no idea how to approach the process."

"This program offers perspective and advice from someone who has successfully gone through the process," says Bhatia.

Ashmar remembers talking to Bhatia about finding schools that are the right fit. "That really helped me finalize my list of where I was applying, which had been one of the bigger challenges for me," says Ashmar.

While ChEGSA's mentorship program has no connection to the admissions process, Ashmar says it helped him to understand what schools were looking for in an application.

"We are offering informal help. It's not like an interview. Mentees aren't being evaluated and shouldn't need to prepare," says Colombo Tedesco. "It's an open, honest conversation with a grad student who has been through this not so long ago."

Current ChemE graduate students who are interested in volunteering as a mentor should fill out this short form by November 24, 2023. Any graduate student in the department (Ph.D. or master's, all years) can be a mentor.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about our outreach? Here are some answers.

Award for inclusion research program
Computer science education research awards
CS research mentorship program
General university FAQs
PhD fellowships
Research scholar program
Trust & Safety research awards
Visiting Researcher Program

I am employed full-time at a university, but I am not a professor. Can I apply?

The program is open to active professors at degree-granting institutions who are advising students and conducting research.

What is the proper format for an Award for Inclusion Research proposal?

Below is an example of what a proposal may look like (though the relative length of each section may differ by proposal). The full proposal should be a maximum of 5 pages:

[Maximum 3 Pages] The proposal overview, proposal body, and data policy.
[Maximum 2 Pages] The CV of the primary Principal Investigator, which is required for all applications.
We would prefer proposals to respect a minimum 10pt font size and 1-inch (2.5-cm) margins. Our reviewers value readability.
Proposal Title
Principal Investigator full name, contact information (postal address, email address, phone), affiliation (university, school, college and/or department)
Research goals and problem statement
Description of the work you'd like to do, and expected outcomes and results.
How will your research impact an underrepresented group?
How does your research relate to prior work in the area (including your own, if relevant)? What makes you qualified to do this research work?
References, where applicable.
Our goal is to support work where the output will be made available to the broader research community. To that end, we ask that you provide us with a few sentences sharing what you intend to do with the output of your project (e.g. open sourcing code, making data sets public, etc.). Please note that the awards are structured as unrestricted gifts, so there are no legal requirements once a project is selected for funding. This is simply a statement of your current intentions.
We require a CV for at least the primary Principal Investigator on the proposal. We will accept CVs from each of the Principal Investigators listed on the proposal (up to two are allowed). Each CV must be limited to two pages. Any submitted CV that is longer than 2 pages may be cut off at 2 pages before the proposal review process begins.

Please do not add a budget section on your proposal since it will not be considered.

Can I speak to someone from the team to understand if my research is eligible?

Yes. Please review former recipient proposals to see examples of eligible research previously funded by the program. Contact [email protected] if you have unanswered questions.

Can I submit a proposal outside of the featured research areas on the main webpage?

Yes, we have a miscellaneous area in the application. Feel free to submit a proposal in any research area, in computing and technology, that addresses the needs of historically marginalized groups globally.

Does the co-PI need to meet the same eligibility criteria as the primary PI?

Yes, the co-PI must meet the same eligibility criteria as the primary PI. We are providing an exception if the co-PI is a postdoctoral researcher.

Can I submit a proposal around pre college research efforts?

No, proposals should only be focused on higher education.

Can I submit a proposal around funding a larger program?

This is not applicable for the AIR program unless the proposal studies the efficacy and applies research to the larger program.

Open advice to Google Research Awards proposal writers

As a part of the group of engineers that review proposals for this program, we read a lot of proposals. We'd like to read more good proposals. Here's some advice on how you can improve the content of your short proposal and make reviewing it easier.

A good research grant proposal:

Clearly specifies a problem. Good research is driven by a great problem or question, and a good proposal starts with a clearly specified one.
Describes a specific, credible, relevant outcome. Try to identify a specific and appropriately sized outcome, to give us a clear notion of what the research award would be enabling. What will likely come to be that might otherwise not happen? While this outcome should be a decisive step towards achieving your vision, it generally won't be adequate to completely achieve it. It often helps to describe both the minimum that is likely to be accomplished and a potential best-case. Since picking the right datasets and test cases is often important, tell us which ones you plan to use.
Crisply differentiates the proposed contribution from prior work. Please apply normal practices (citations, etc.) for documenting how your work will materially advance the state of the art. Make it clear how your work will be changing the state of the art, and not simply trying to match it.
Tells us how the research challenge(s) will be addressed. Successful research projects combine a great problem with ideas for solutions, too. We recognize that all the answers won't be known yet, but we'd like to feel that the direction has been established, and a plausible path has been identified. (Try to avoid proposals of the form "We want to look at problem X".) It's hard to have a big impact without taking risks, but please identify what the difficulties are likely to be and how you plan to mitigate them. It may help to explain how you succeeded in addressing analogous problems in other projects.
Puts the proposed work in context. Most projects we fund also have support from other sources. To help us understand the expected impact of Google support, please explain what funding you already have for this area of research and how the proposed work relates to your existing plans. Do you plan to build a capability for other research, provide a tool, reproduce a prior result, collaborate with others to try something out, follow up on a promising idea, or explore a new one? All are potentially of interest; we just want to know.
Makes the case to a non-expert. While we try to have your proposal reviewed by a Google expert in your field, it will also be read by non-experts, so please make at least the motivation and outcomes broadly accessible.
Tells us how this research impacts an underserved community and why you are qualified to do this research. It can be through social, cultural, or regional expertise, specifically related to the research to conduct successful work.
The proposal should show promise that it will benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes.

What research areas do the CS-ER Awards support?

Priority research areas include, but are not limited to:

Developmental readiness: What are effective instructional strategies for identifying whether a student is developmentally ready to learn particular CS concepts?
Engagement: How does early CS experience impact future interest in CS?
Equity: What interventions, supports, approaches or materials are most effective for increasing engagement and success for students from historically marginalized groups?
Implementation: How can districts and states verify the effectiveness of their CS education implementations?
Preservice education: What exemplary and scalable models exist for incorporating CS learning into teacher preparation programs?
Professional development: What are the best practices for CS PD in terms of positively impacting student learning?
Teaching CS: What models of CS content delivery provide the largest impact on students learning (after school, in school discrete courses, in school integrated into other disciplines)? How do we measure effective CS teaching?

Are students attending institutions outside the United States and Canada eligible?

No, students attending institutions outside the United States and Canada are not eligible for CSRMP at this time. We hope to expand to other regions/countries in future academic years.

What is considered an adjacent field for computer science?

CSRMP supports students from historically marginalized groups in their pursuit of computing research pathways. In order for students to have a beneficial experience in the program, students should be enrolled in a degree-granting program in Computer Science, an adjacent field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology), or a field that includes a programming/computer science foundation.

Will feedback be provided on the proposal that we submit?

No, applicants will not receive feedback on the proposal submitted.

Is it possible to receive an extension?

No, all applications must be submitted by 11:59:59pm on the day of the application deadline. Late submissions are not reviewed, and extensions are not granted.

What is considered a “historically marginalized group"?

The definition of who is historically marginalized is responsive to a specific region, context, and its nuances; the proposal should define the students from groups historically marginalized in computing research that the initiative aims to impact, and how the initiative will address their needs.

What opportunities do you have for university students?

You can find information on our programs for students on the Student Page of Google’s job site.

How can I find more information about recruiting, on-campus events, or other non-research topics?

You can visit our student site at google.com/students .

How can I submit an idea to Google.org?

For information on philanthropic initiatives at Google, visit the Google.org site.

Does Google have a program to supply professors with Android phones or Chrome OS devices for research or teaching purposes?

If a professor needs phones, tablets, or Chromebooks for research purposes, he or she can submit an application to our Faculty Research Awards program requesting the budget needed to purchase the devices. Google does not currently have a program to provide Android phones or other hardware to be used for teaching or classroom purposes.

I have a question I need additional help with. Who can I contact?

Please look through the entire FAQ above before writing in; we will not be able to respond to questions whose answers are contained in this document. For questions about students, recruiting, on-campus events, or other non-research topics regarding universities in North America, please email [email protected] . If you have questions specific to your region, you may send questions to [email protected] for universities in Europe, Africa, or the Middle East, or to [email protected] for universities in China. Please note that due to the high volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions or requests that don't fall into one of the categories listed above.

What does the Google PhD Fellowship include?

Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If students wish to apply for a job at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Up to 3 year Fellowship
US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
Google Research Mentor

Australia and New Zealand

1 year Fellowship
AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Canada and the United States

Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.

Early-stage PhD students

Up to 4 year Fellowship
US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Late-stage PhD students

US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Latin America

US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Southeast Asia

US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand , Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States : universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open to universities/institutes in India, Latin America (excluding Cuba), and in eligible Southeast Asian countries/regions (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).

Restrictions : All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

All regions

Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Nominated students in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the United States, East Asia and Europe.

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements:

Africa: Incoming PhD students are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
Australia and New Zealand : early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).
Canada and the United States : students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
East Asia: students who have completed most of graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.
Europe: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

Direct applicant students in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia

Latin America : incoming or early stage-students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).

What should be included in an application? What language should the application be in?

All application materials should be submitted in English.

For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student's primary PhD program advisor
Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee''s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.
Transcripts of current and previous academic records
1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

Canada, East Asia, the United States

Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
Research / dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
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.
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?)

India and Southeast Asia

Students will need the following documents in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file in order to complete an application (in English only):

Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
Applicant's 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.
Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?

How do I apply for the PhD Fellowship Program? Who should submit the applications? Can students apply directly for a Fellowship?

Check the FAQ for details on eligibility and application requirements in your region before applying. Submission forms are available on the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page when the application period begins.

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during the application period.

Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States : students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period.

How many students may each university nominate?

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open directly to students with no limit to the number of students that can apply from a university.

Australia and New Zealand : universities may nominate up to two eligible students.

Canada and the United States : Universities may nominate up to four eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage additional nominees who self-identify as a woman, Black / African descent, Hispanic / Latino / Latinx, Indigenous, and/or a person with a disability.

Africa, East Asia and Europe : Universities may nominate up to three eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage the additional nominee who self-identifies as a woman.

*Applications are evaluated on merit. Please see FAQ for details on how applications are evaluated.

How are applications evaluated?

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United State, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

A nominee's status as a member of a historically marginalized group is not considered in the selection of award recipients.

Research should align with Google AI Principles .

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

How are Google PhD Fellowships given?

Any monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow's university for distribution. No overhead should be assessed against them.

What are the intellectual property implications of a Google PhD Fellowship?

Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Google intern.

Will the Fellowship recipients become employees of Google?

No, Fellowship recipients do not become employees of Google due to receiving the award. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If they are interested in working at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Can Fellowship recipients also be considered for other Google scholarships?

Yes, Fellowship recipients are eligible for these scholarships .

After award notification, when do the Google PhD Fellowships begin?

After Google PhD Fellowship recipients are notified, the Fellowship is effective starting the following school year.

What is the program application time period?

Applications for the 2024 program will open in March 2024 and close in May 2024 for all regions. Refer to the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page for each region’s application details.

A global awards announcement will be made in September on the Google Research Blog publicly announcing all award recipients.

How can I ask additional questions?

Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website. If your question has not been answered by a FAQ, email:

Africa: [email protected]

Australia and New Zealand: [email protected]

Canada and the United States: [email protected]

East Asia: [email protected]

Europe: [email protected]

India: [email protected]

Latin America: [email protected]

Southeast Asia: [email protected]

What is the evaluation criteria when assessing proposals?

To ensure fairness, we use a scoring rubric for consistency across reviews. We look at the criteria below to assess proposals. Proposals must comply with the required format and other Research Scholar Program guidelines.

Faculty Merit : Faculty is accomplished in research, community engagement, and open source contributions, with potential to contribute to responsible innovation.
Research Merit : Faculty's proposed research is aligned with Google Research interests, innovative, and likely to have a significant impact on the field.
Proposal Quality : The research proposal is clear, focused, and well-organized, and it demonstrates the team's ability to successfully execute the research and achieve a significant impact.
Broadening Participation : Faculty is committed to broadening participation in computing through their work on a variety of initiatives, including, for example, designing and deploying programs, and training and mentoring students from historically marginalized groups.
AI Ethics Principles : The research proposal strongly aligns with Google's AI Principles .

What are the steps for the selection process?

November: Applications open
December/January: Proposal reviews and scoring
February: Committee reviews proposals, scoring and make selections
March: Approval process for selected proposals
April: Applicants are notified of decision

We completely understand the desire to receive feedback and do our best to meet this request. However, due to the high volume of applications received, you may not receive feedback on your proposal. To ensure fairness, we use a scoring rubric for consistency across reviews.

How many times can I apply for the Research Scholar program?

Faculty may apply up to a maximum of 3 times within the 7 years they received their PhD.

Can I receive this award more than once?

Faculty can receive a Research Scholar award only once. Previous Faculty Research Award recipients are still eligible to receive a Research Scholar award.

Who is eligible to apply for the Research Scholar Program?

Institutions:

We accept applications from full-time faculty at universities around the world. Funding is focused on supporting the faculty’s research. We do not allow applications from non-degree-granting research institutions.
Since our funding is structured as unrestricted gifts to degree-granting Universities, we cannot process awards to other institutions (e.g. not-for-profits institutions, hospitals, non-degree-granting research institutes, etc) even if they are affiliated with a University. A Principal Investigator must apply in his or her capacity as a university professor and must be able to accept an award through that University.

Principal Investigator Requirements:

Global faculty who have received their PhD less than 7 years from submission from degree-granting institutions who are doing research within fields relevant to Google.
An applicant may only serve as Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator on one proposal per round, they cannot be listed on two separate proposals.
We understand that titles may differ globally. In order for someone without the title of professor to apply, he or she must be a full-time faculty member at an eligible institution and serve as a formal advisor to masters or PhD students. We may, at our discretion, provide funding for Principal Investigators who advise undergraduate students at colleges that do not award advanced degrees.

Past Applicants:

If an applicant’s proposal was not selected for funding the previous round, they are welcome to apply with a new proposal (or substantively revised proposal) the following round. A Principal Investigator can apply a maximum of 3 times within the 7 years post-PhD.

How do I apply for the Research Scholar Program?

The application process includes filling out an online form requesting basic information and uploading a PDF proposal via the form. As part of the online form, you will be asked to select a topic area. Please select carefully, as this will help us in ensuring your proposal is read by the appropriate reviewers. Do not send any confidential or proprietary information in your proposal. Any information you send us as part of your application will be considered not confidential regardless of any markings or designations on it.

I have a social science background, can I still apply?

Yes. We focus on funding social science research that looks at technology's implications and impacts on individuals and society. We typically review submissions from fields like human-computer interaction, psychology, and science and technology studies, as well as research in computer science fields with a strong emphasis on the human experience.

What is the proper format for a Research Scholar proposal?

The proposal should be a maximum of 5 pages if you are a sole Principal Investigator.
If you choose not to include the co-Principal Investigator’s CV then your proposal should only be 5 pages.
The extra 2 pages will only accommodate for an additional CV, not for additional proposal content.
The maximum page limit includes the 2-page CV of the primary Principal Investigator, which is required for all applications (again a 2-page CV for a co-Principal Investigator is optional).
To be fair to you and others, we do not consider proposals longer than the maximum page limit.
We request a Google Scholar profile link as part of the online application form. Our reviewers find it helpful to be able to easily reference a Principal Investigator's publication history to see how the current proposal relates to past work the Principal Investigator has done in relevant fields. The Google Scholar profile complements, but does not replace, the Principal Investigator's 2-page CV.
We do not require a budget breakdown since we have flat funding amounts we will grant based on region.
Below is an example of what a proposal may look like (though the relative length of each section may differ by proposal).

Proposal Format

Research goals, including a problem statement.
Description of the work you'd like to do, as well as the expected outcomes and results.
How this relates to prior work in the area (including your own, if relevant)
The maximum length of a Principal Investigator CV is two pages. Any submitted CV that is longer than 2 pages may be cut off at two pages before the proposal review process begins.
We require a CV for at least the primary Principal Investigator on the proposal. We will accept CVs from each of the Principal Investigators listed on the proposal (up to two are allowed). Each CV must be limited to two pages.

Should I add a budget breakdown in my proposal?

Please do not include budget details in your proposal. We will be providing flat funding amounts based on the cost of student tuition on a regional basis.

How much funds will I get if I am awarded?

We provide support up to $60,000 USD depending on the cost of student tuition on a regional basis.

I am not eligible for this program, how can I apply to other programs?

Our website is consistently updated with new programs we offer. We encourage you to connect with our Google researchers at conferences to build more opportunities for applying to research grants.

Are Research Scholar Awards eligible for extensions?

The program is designed to support one year of work. If you are selected as a recipient of a Research Scholar award, we will partner you with a Google sponsor who can navigate the potential of an extension.

Can I speak to someone from the Research Scholar team to ask additional questions?

We will be providing limited email support via [email protected] . Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website.

What is the timeline?

September 20, 2023: Applications close
October 2023: Notification of proposal decisions

The program is open to active faculty members at degree-granting institutions who are advising students and conducting research and Principal Investigators employed at universities and academic research institutions.

What is the disclosure policy for the proposals?

Our goal is to support work where the output will be made available to the broader research community. To that end, we ask that you provide us with a few sentences sharing what you intend to do with the output of your project (e.g., publications, open sourcing code, making data sets public, etc.).

Can I submit a proposal outside of the areas of interest outlined above?

Yes, proposals directly applicable to Trust & Safety in technology research will be accepted.

Reviewers will do their best to provide limited feedback on submitted proposals.

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, feasibility, and responsible research. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

Do countries in the United Kingdom/Great Britain meet the grant preference for “projects that work within an EU context”?

While preference will be given to proposals addressing trust & safety issues in European Union (EU) member states, we are accepting and will consider proposals from all countries listed on the list of eligible countries in the application form.

No, all applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST, Wednesday, September 20. Late submissions will not be reviewed.

We will be providing limited email support via [email protected] . Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions quickly.

Open advice to proposal writers

Here's some guidance on how you strengthen your short proposal. A good research grant proposal:

How many times can I express interest in the Visiting Researcher Program?

Faculty and PhD graduates can express interest multiple times, but will only be contacted if a role becomes available. We expect there to be a high amount of interest for these positions.

I have a social science background, can I still express interest?

Yes. Google is actively focused on social science research that looks at technology's implications and impacts on individuals and society. We engage faculty and PhD graduates from fields like human-computer interaction, psychology, and science and technology studies, as well as research in computer science fields with a strong emphasis on the human experience.