Google Academic Research Awards
Google Academic Research Awards fund innovative academic research in quantum computing and quantum security, supporting advances in algorithms, applications, and technology.
Funder: Google
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards up to $100,000 per project; larger amounts considered for exceptional proposals; funds are unrestricted gifts and cannot be used for overhead/indirect costs.
Summary: Supports innovative academic research in computing and technology, with a current focus on quantum computing and quantum security.
Key Information: This is a projected/forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; proposals must align with featured research areas.
Description
The Google Academic Research Awards program is a global initiative that funds pioneering foundational and applied research in computing and technology. The current call emphasizes quantum computing, particularly early fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, practical applications, and quantum computing security. The program aims to accelerate scientific progress and real-world impact by supporting academic researchers working on breakthrough challenges and opportunities in these domains. Awards are intended to foster collaboration between Google and academic institutions, advancing both scientific knowledge and societal benefit.
