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. This guide covers NVIDIA PhD Research Internship in full — funding, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
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.
NVIDIA PhD Research Internship: key details
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.
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