About the opportunity
Google’s data scientists work within its Software Engineering organization, including Search, YouTube, and Google Ads, analyzing data and running live experiments to drive critical technical and business decisions. Interns conduct research on Google’s business model and search techniques, develop quantitative and qualitative models of user behavior and business dynamics, and create innovative analysis methods for next-generation, highly scalable technologies.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time paid industry research internship experience at Google
- Opportunity to work on large-scale technologies and live experimentation
- Potential eligibility for Alphabet Inc. equity grants subject to board approval and grant agreements
Who can apply?
- Currently enrolled in a full-time PhD program in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related technical field involving experimental design and quantitative analysis
- Must be in the penultimate or final year of PhD studies at an accredited institution located in the EMEA region
- Must be located in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the internship
- Available for a minimum 13-week full-time internship starting between May, June, or July 2027
- Experience working with datasets using Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, or other statistical software
- Experience with methods of statistical data analysis (e.g., linear models, hypothesis testing, multi-level models, Bayesian methods)
- Proficiency in English
Required documents
- Updated CV or resume in English, including expected graduation date (month and year) and availability for the internship
- Current or recent official or unofficial transcript in English
When to apply
- Application deadline: October 23, 2026
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is strongly encouraged
- Internship duration: Minimum 13 weeks starting in May, June, or July 2027
How to apply
- Click the Apply button on the Google Careers job post
- Attach your updated CV or resume in PDF format in the Resume Section
- In the Education Section, select Now attending under Degree Status and attach your current transcript in PDF format
- Ensure your expected graduation date and internship availability are explicitly listed on your resume
Additional information
- Specific teams and projects are determined based on educational background, technical interests, and skill sets
- Recruitment agency submissions are not accepted
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You are a PhD researcher in a quantitative discipline eager to apply advanced statistical modeling and experimental design to massive real-world datasets.
- You have practical expertise in statistical programming languages (Python or R) and a strong background in methods like Bayesian analysis or causal inference.
- You are looking for a high-impact corporate research environment during the summer of 2027 while completing your doctorate in the EMEA region.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires physical presence in the United Kingdom for at least 13 full-time weeks starting between May and July 2027.
- Eligibility is strictly restricted to doctoral students in their penultimate or final year of study at an accredited university in EMEA.
- Applications are processed on a rolling basis, meaning early submission well before the October 23, 2026 deadline is critical.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This internship provides doctoral researchers with an exceptional opportunity to translate academic data science methods into industrial scale applications within major platforms like Search or YouTube. It serves as an effective stepping stone toward technical roles in industrial research, AI, or advanced analytics upon completion of a PhD.
Our take
Ideal for penultimate-year PhD candidates in quantitative fields studying across EMEA who want to gain 13 weeks of hands-on industry research experience in London during Summer 2027. Candidates who cannot commit to full-time UK residency during the summer or who are not enrolled in an EMEA PhD program should look for alternative regional listings.
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