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The new Google Academic Research Awards (GARA) program are now open! Apply by July 17, 2024 at 11:59:59pm AOE at here.


GARA program recognizes and supports academic research in computing and technology that makes a positive difference in the world. Each cycle, GARA's research areas will evolve to address global challenges. This year, we are inviting proposals in the following areas: 


1.Creating ML benchmarks for climate problems: Developing data-driven solutions for climate action using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on robust benchmarks for model evaluation. 
2.Making education equitable, accessible and effective using AI: Improving educational outcomes for all learners through AI, with a focus on equity, inclusivity and research on AI-powered learning systems, teacher empowerment and accessibility tools. 
3.Quantum transduction and networking for scalable computing applications: Advancing distributed quantum computing through research on transduction of superconducting qubits, alternative platforms, and novel applications beyond parallel compute and quantum key distribution. 
4.Society-centered AI: Harnessing AI's transformative potential for societal good through a multi-stakeholder approach, understanding diverse needs, and creating impactful solutions for underserved communities. 
5.Trust & safety: Improving digital safety across the online ecosystem, tackling issues like scams, misinformation, child safety and generative AI through research from various disciplines. 
6.Using Gemini & Google’s open model family to solve systems and infrastructure problems: Leveraging Gemini and Gemma to advance next-generation computing infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, security and sustainability with a focus on machine learning optimization.

Award details
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.
Awards amounts vary by topic up to $150,000 USD, and are disbursed as unrestricted gifts to the institution.

Please review the updated FAQ section of the program site and the application companion resource. Feel free to reach out to research-awards@google.com with any remaining questions.

We look forward to your participation!