Google Academic Research Awards 2026 for academic research in Quantum Computing

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Google Academic Research Awards. Google holds global open calls for proposals that support groundbreaking foundational and applied research in computing and technology.

This funding cycle, Google is interested in topics focused on quantum computing.

2026 global requests for proposals

• Early Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms & Applications
• Quantum Computing Security

Requirements

• This call for proposals is open to professors (assistant, associate, etc.) at degree-granting institutions who are advising students and conducting research in the field of technology and computing.
• Applications are open to academic researchers who are currently advising students and conducting research in technology and computing at academic institutions.

Only complete applications that meet the following criteria will be scored

• Submitted by eligible applicants

• Related to computing or technology in one or more focus areas

• Adhere to the required formatting guidelines

Scoring will be based on the following areas

• Faculty merit: Faculty is accomplished in research, community engagement, and open source contributions, with potential to contribute to responsible innovation.

• Research merit: Faculty’s proposed research is aligned with Google Research interests, innovative, and likely to have a significant impact on the field.

• Proposal quality: The research proposal is clear, focused, and well-organized, and it demonstrates the team’s ability to successfully execute the research and achieve a significant impact.

• AI Ethics principles: The research proposal strongly aligns with Google’s AI Principles

Application Timeline

• August 7: Applications close
• October 30: Notification of proposal decisions