-------------------------------- exploreCSR program and how to apply for -----------------------
 

Increasing student pursuit of computing research is a top priority at Google, especially for students historically underrepresented in the field. Google’s exploreCSR awards support universities to host computer science research (CSR) workshops in order to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups pursuing CS graduate studies and research careers, especially encouraging female students to pursue PhD in East Asia. 

We invite you to apply to the 2020 cycle of exploreCSR. 2020 is the first year we pilot the program in East Asia. Awards are: 

 
•Eligible to university faculty
•Available for a maximum of three non-consecutive years (up to $15,000 in the first year), with funding intended to be used in the academic year the award is provided
•Disbursed as unrestricted gifts to the university and are not intended for overhead or indirect costs
•Intended to promote collaboration within and across institutions and organization

Award Details

• Eligible to university faculty (if you are not from a PhD-granting institution, it is strongly recommended that you collaborate with a partner who is)

• Universities may receive funding for a maximum of three non-consecutive years, with funding intended to be used in the academic year the award is provided

  • Year one: up to $18,000 (USD)
  • Year two: up to $15,000 (USD)
  • Year three: up to $10,000 (USD)

In addition to funding, awardees have the opportunity to join a quarterly community of practice meeting, participate in cross-site evaluation of student outcomes, and collaborate with Google researchers.

Read about the exploreCSR experience of Spelman College student Princess Sampson.

exploreCSR has provided 39 awards since 2018, reaching over 2,100 undergraduates with opportunities in computing research. We hope you’ll join us to bring this impact in the 2020 academic year, and encourage you to share this announcement through your networks. 

Applications close July 30, 2020 at 11:59:59pm PDT. Please contact eastasia-ur@google.com with questions.