Google Academic Research Awards 2025 – Call for Applications. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
23rd July 2025
Tell Me About Google Academic Research Awards:
Google Academic Research Awards (GARA) support groundbreaking foundational and applied research in computing and technology around the world.
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Each funding cycle, Google will identify key research areas and invite proposals from academics who are conducting research in a variety of technologically-focused domains that have societal implications.
The program 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.
Which Fields are Eligible
AI for Privacy, Safety, and Security
Our AI for Privacy, Safety, and Security Research Award focuses on work that leverages frontier AI models to improve digital safety, privacy, and security.
We’re seeking research proposals from universities and degree-granting research institutions and will provide unrestricted gifts to support selected research efforts across disciplines and areas of interest related to the intersection of AI and privacy, safety, and security. We welcome proposals from disciplines including, but not limited to, computer science, legal studies, public policy, social sciences, psychology, and human-computer interaction.
Trust, Safety, Security, and Privacy Research
Our Trust, Safety, Security, & Privacy Research Award focuses on work to improve digital trust, safety, privacy, and security across the online ecosystem.
We’re seeking research proposals and will provide unrestricted gifts to support research efforts across disciplines and areas of interest related to trust, safety, security, and privacy in technology. We welcome proposals from disciplines including, but not limited to, computer science, legal studies, public policy, social sciences, psychology, and human-computer interaction.
Quantum Neuroscience
Could quantum phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, play a role in neural processes, such as synaptic transmission, and cognitive functions like perception or decision-making? This is the central question at the intersection of quantum mechanics and neuroscience. It has long been assumed that quantum properties are not important to neural function because of the noisy and warm environment inside biological organisms. However, over the last decade, experimental evidence emerged suggesting that quantum effects may indeed play a role in biology, and brain function in particular. Quantum biological phenomena in enzyme catalysis [1], photosynthesis [2,3], and avian magnetoreception [4,5] are the most established examples, while demonstrating quantum effects in processes such as olfaction [6] and anesthetics [7] is still an area of active investigation.
Type:
Research
Who can Apply?
Applications are open to academic researchers who are currently advising students and conducting research in technology and computing at institutions. Please refer to the specific award’s website for detailed information.
How Are Applicants Selected?
In each funding cycle, GARA will publish a series of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) focused on a diverse range of research areas within technology and computing. These RFPs will outline specific research challenges and opportunities that Google seeks to address through funding to with academic institutions and researchers.
The program 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.
Which Countries are Eligible?
Any
How Many Awards?
Not specified
How to Apply for Google Academic Research Awards:
Please refer to the specific award’s website for detailed information.
Select research areas will host informational sessions where you can ask questions about proposals, qualifications, and overall alignment with each area. We will offer session times convenient for various global regions. Please sign up for the session that best fits your schedule. To secure your slot for an insightful interaction with our Research area leads, kindly complete this form. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our program, seek guidance on strengthening your proposal, and gain valuable insights into our diverse research areas.
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