Google Academic Research Awards
Google's 2026 Academic Research Awards fund innovative university research in early fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, applications, and quantum computing security.
Funder: Google
Due Dates: August 7, 2026: Application submission deadline (submit by 11:59:59 PM AoE/UTC-12)
Funding Amounts: Awards up to $100,000 per project; larger amounts considered for exceptional proposals; funds are unrestricted gifts but cannot be used for overhead/indirect costs.
Summary: Supports innovative academic research in quantum computing and quantum computing security, focusing on early fault-tolerant algorithms, applications, and security challenges.
Key Information: Proposals must align with the 2026 focus areas—quantum computing and quantum computing security—and comply with strict formatting and eligibility rules.
Description
Google Academic Research Awards provide funding for groundbreaking foundational and applied research in computing and technology. For the 2026 cycle, the program spotlights quantum computing—specifically, early fault-tolerant quantum algorithms and applications, as well as quantum computing security. The goal is to accelerate academic research that leverages emerging quantum devices, addresses critical challenges at the intersection of quantum and classical computing, and advances the security of quantum systems. Awards are made as unrestricted gifts to universities or degree-granting research institutions, supporting projects that demonstrate innovation, societal impact, and alignment with Google Research's interests and AI Principles.
