Google is now accepting nominations for its Academic Research Awards, which support both foundational and applied research in computing and technology across the globe.
Each funding cycle, Google identifies key research focus areas and invites proposals from academics working in technologically driven fields with real-world societal impact.
Eligibility Criteria
The award is open to academic researchers and professors (assistant, associate, etc.) at accredited degree-granting institutions who are advising students and conducting research in computing or technology-related disciplines.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:
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Faculty Merit: Demonstrated excellence in research, community engagement, and open-source contributions, with potential to advance responsible innovation.
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Research Merit: Alignment with Google’s research interests; proposals should be innovative and capable of significant impact.
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Proposal Quality: Clarity, focus, organisation, and a strong indication of the team’s ability to execute the research effectively.
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AI Ethics Alignment: Strong adherence to Google’s AI Principles.
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Product/Methodology Use: For areas requiring specific products or methods, the project will be assessed on how effectively these are utilised alongside the overall approach.
Application Requirements
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Submit your proposal and CV as a single PDF file, using only letters, numbers, and hyphens in the file name.
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Length:
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Maximum 5 pages for proposals with a single Principal Investigator (PI)
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Maximum 7 pages for submissions with a co-PI (including CV)
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Formatting:
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Single-spaced, 1-inch margins
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Font size: No smaller than 10-point
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How to Apply
Submit your application here.
Application Deadline: July 23, 2025
Google is accepting nominations for its Academic Research Awards to support significant research in computing and technology globally. Academics at accredited institutions advising students and conducting relevant research are eligible. Proposals are evaluated on faculty and research merit, proposal quality, AI ethics alignment, and the effective use of specific products or methodologies.
Applications must include a proposal and CV as a single PDF with specific guidelines on length and formatting. Proposals with a single principal investigator have a maximum of 5 pages, while those with a co-PI can be up to 7 pages. The application should be single-spaced, with 1-inch margins and a font size of at least 10-point. The submission deadline is July 23, 2025, and applications can be submitted through the provided link.
