The global call for proposals for the 2026 Google Academic Research Awards funding cycle is currently open.
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The Google Academic Research Awards provide up to $100,000 to support university faculty conducting foundational and applied research in computing and technology.
The awards specifically targeting innovative research professors (assistant, associate, etc.) in Quantum Computing.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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Google Academic Research Awards Abstract
- Host: Google Research
- Category: Grants || Fellowships
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship
- Research Grants of $100,000
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: August 7, 2026
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Google Academic Research Awards Details
Applications are now open for the 2026 cycle of the Google Academic Research Awards.
The Google Academic Research Awards (GARA) fund groundbreaking foundational and applied research in computing and technology, offering selected faculty members up to $100,000 USD in unrestricted gifts.
The global call for proposals for the 2026 funding cycle is currently open, specifically targeting innovative research in Quantum Computing
Google Academic Research Awards Benefits
The Google Academic Research Awards offers the following benefits;
- Research Funding (may be up to $100,000 to be used in research, equipment, and travel expenses).
- Global Networking and Mentorship
- Access to Google resources, products, methodologies, and open source systems.
Eligible Areas for Google Academic Research Awards
- Early Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms & Applications
- Quantum Computing Security
Google Academic Research Awards Requirements
To be eligible for the Google Academic Research Awards, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Open to professors (assistant, associate, etc.) at a university or degree-granting research institution.
- Applicants may only serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on one proposal per round. There can be a maximum of 2 PIs per proposal.
- Proposals must be related to computing or technology.
- Applications are open to academic researchers who are currently advising students and conducting research in technology and computing at academic institutions.
Google Academic Research Awards 2026 Required Documents
While applying for the Google Academic Research Awards 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Research Proposal
- References
- Research Budget
- CV
How To Apply for Google Academic Research Awards 2026
To apply for the Google Academic Research Awards 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Prepare the required documents
- Submit your proposal and CV as a single PDF file. Name the file in the following format: “[First InitialLast name]-2026” (e.g., “JDoe-2026”). Use only letters, numbers, and hyphens.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: August 7th, 2026
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