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NVIDIA Academic Grant Program

NVIDIA Academic Grant Program

Provides in-kind GPU compute and hardware to faculty-led research at PhD-granting universities.

The NVIDIA Academic Grant Program awards in-kind GPU compute and physical hardware to faculty-led research projects at PhD-granting universities worldwide. Awards are unrestricted gifts — no cash is transferred, no intellectual property is assigned to NVIDIA — and recipients are asked only to acknowledge NVIDIA in resulting publications and provide semi-annual progress updates. Three active calls

GPU cloud compute and hardware awards for faculty-led research at PhD-granting universities worldwide, across three active tracks: scientific simulation and quantum computing, AI training and model development, and AI inference and compound AI systems.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.10 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Credits
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nvidia.com