Google Summer 2026 Public Policy Fellowship Application Window now open including 10 Lakh Exposure

Google is opening the door for students to engage deeply with tech and internet policy by offering an internship program with the Washington, D.C. public interest community through its Summer 2026 Public Policy Fellowship.

This fellowship is scheduled for June - August 2026and successful candidates who commit full-time will be granted $12,000 (around 10 lakh) as a stipendand those working part-time will be compensated $6,000. The initiative is targeting mainly students at different levels of higher education i.e. undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students who are passionate about digital rights, technology governance, internet policy and public policy research.

Fellows will be the great benefit of positions in host entities where they perform the tasks, tackle problems and come up with solutions related to the foci of the digital ecosystem. Specifically, the students will research policies, produce whitepapers, interact with relevant advocacy groups and also network with those shaping technology and internet standards.

Besides, they are also qualified for policy-oriented training and regular dialogues with field professionals and policy veterans.

As per the programme rules, applicants should be enrolled or have been admitted to a recognized higher education institution in the United States by August 30, 2026and must have reached the age of 18 by January 1, 2026. Besides meeting the eligibility criteria, the candidates should have very good research, writing and analytical skills.

The applicants are invited to apply for the fellowship through the official portal and can intend for up to two host organisations. The deadline for submission is April 9 2026 12 PM Eastern Time. This fellowship is regarded as one of the leading early-career programmes for students who want to explore the interface of technology, public policy and digital governance. In fact, it is of particular relevance given the rising widespread discussions globally around artificial intelligence, privacy and internet regulation.

Officials suggest students interested in this opportunity to apply early because applications are processed on a rolling basis and the spots could potentially get filled before the final deadline.