Google User Experience Research Intern 2026

The User Experience Research Internship at Google offers Master’s students the opportunity to apply research methods to real-world product design. Interns will collaborate with designers, engineers, and product managers to create human-centered innovations across Google products.

This internship is designed for students in their penultimate academic year and pursuing a Master’s in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or Information Science.

Interns will work with Google’s UX teams to design and conduct research that guides data-driven product decisions.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
2. Value: Paid Internship ($86,000–$115,000 annualized salary, plus benefits)
3. Country to Work: United States
4. Type: Internship (Summer 2026)
5. Sponsor: Google
6. Eligible Country: Open to all (must reside in the U.S. during the internship)

Eligibility Criteria for Google User Experience Research Intern 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Science, or related field
2. Experience with research design using methods like usability studies, surveys, contextual inquiry, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Enrolled in a U.S. institution and available full-time for 12 weeks
2. Experience applying user research to product design
3. Knowledge of statistics and experimental design
4. Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits of Google User Experience Research Intern 2026

1. Competitive annualized salary ($86,000–$115,000)
2. Work at top Google offices across the U.S.
3. Opportunity to collaborate on real-world UX projects
4. Professional mentorship and networking
5. Access to Google’s employee benefits during the internship

How to Apply

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English. Click on the “Apply” button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred):

1. In the “Resume Section,” attach an updated CV or resume.
2. Please ensure you’ve listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY)
3. In the “Education Section,” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
4. Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.

Interested and qualified? Go to Google on www.google.com to apply

For more information, kindly visit Google Internship webpage.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

Application Link(s)

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