NVIDIA is actively recruiting PhD-level research interns for its 2026 internship programme across multiple cutting-edge research areas, including Generative AI, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, AI for Graphics, and more. These are paid, full-time internships of at least 12 weeks, embedded within NVIDIA’s world-class research teams.
Key Details
- Company: NVIDIA Corporation
- Positions Available: PhD Research Intern – Generative AI; PhD Research Intern – Computer Vision & Deep Learning; PhD Research Intern – AI & ML Graphics; PhD Research Intern – Graphics & Simulation
- Duration: Minimum 12 weeks (typically summer 2026)
- Compensation: $30–$94 USD/hour (varies by role and experience level), plus internship benefits
- Location: Santa Clara, CA (USA) and other NVIDIA offices
- Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in a PhD programme in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field for the entire internship duration; strong experience in Python, C++/CUDA, and deep learning frameworks required
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis — positions reviewed continuously until filled
- International Students: Eligible (work authorisation in supported countries required)
- Official Link: NVIDIA Research Internships
Research Focus Areas
NVIDIA’s 2026 PhD internships focus on foundational AI research including multimodal foundation models, diffusion models, world models, video/image/audio generation, large language models (LLMs), vision-language models (VLMs), and physical AI. Interns collaborate with top researchers and are expected to contribute to publishable research.
How to Apply
Apply directly through NVIDIA’s careers portal at nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com and search for “PhD Internship 2026”. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — apply early for best consideration.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official NVIDIA careers website before applying.