FAQS
These instructions are for students traveling to Google for the PhD Fellowship Summit.
Event location
The Summit will take place at the following address: 1500 Crittenden Ln, Mountain View, CA 94043
Travel
If you need assistance to arrange and fund your travel, you will have to let us know in the Registration Form. We will contact you directly to arrange your travel to the event. (Please note: if you book your own travel, Google will not be able to reimburse you.)
Airport/train station transfers
Please arrange your own transport to your airport/station of departure and when in Mountain View.
How to get to the Google Mountain View office:
- from SFO Airport
- from SJC Airport
Insurance
Important: participants traveling to the summit are not covered by Google's corporate travel insurance, nor can we guarantee you'll be covered under any government health care schemes. We advise you to take out your own policy for medical coverage and repatriation before you travel.
Expenses
All meals during the workshop will be paid for by Google. Please note, we won't cover non-essential expenses, such as mini bar, phone calls, bar bills, etc. If in doubt, please email phdfellowshipsummit2019@google.com.
Visas
If you require a visa to enter the United States, please email phdfellowshipsummit2019@google.com and we will contact you to prepare your visa support letter.
Dress code
The dress code for the event is loosely defined as 'casual'. Please simply wear what you are comfortable in!
Visitor Policy
We kindly ask that you do not take any photos or videos inside the Google office. Please don’t share or discuss any confidential information you see or hear during your visit.
Laptops & Internet access
Wireless broadband is available for guests at the Google office. Feel free to bring your laptops to the office to check emails during breaks. You won't require them during sessions, however.
Badges
For security reasons, please wear these at all times while onsite at the Google office. Please ensure you do not walk around the building without an official Google host.
If you have any further questions please email: phdfellowshipsummit2019@google.com.