| Proposal Submission Date | Decision Date | GPU Hours Dates | Estimated Hardware Ship Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1–March 31 | June | July 1–December 31 | August |
| April 1–June 30 | September | October 1–March 31 | November |
| July 1–September 30 | December | January 1–June 30 | February |
| October 1–December 31 | March | April 1–September 30 | May |
Accelerating Innovation in Academia
Submit your research proposal to the NVIDIA Academic Grant Program.
Advancing Academic Research
The NVIDIA Academic Grant Program advances academic research by providing world-class computing access and resources to researchers.
Program Benefits
Program Requirements
To qualify for the Academic Grant Program, you must satisfy all of the requirements listed below. Submissions accepted worldwide.
This is a competitive program. Not all projects that meet the eligibility requirements will be accepted.
Calls for Proposal
NVIDIA is requesting proposals from academic researchers who are working in the following subject areas.
Please make sure you’ve read the relevant call for proposal (CFP) and understand all of the program requirements before submitting your application. Applications that don’t adhere to the proposal template won’t be reviewed.
Previously Funded Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the dates below to determine when you can expect a decision on your application. Applications may be reviewed immediately upon submission - incomplete applications will be declined.
Please refer to the dates below to determine when you can expect to receive access to your cloud compute resources and/or hardware. Note, hardware shipping timelines vary greatly based on product and geography.
The ability to request letters of support for grant applications is available immediately.
NVIDIA evaluates proposals based on the following factors:
- Demonstrable understanding of how to use NVIDIA technology, especially software and models
- Viability of project timeline and plan
- Compute request justification
- Clearly defined dataset
Additional factors that may contribute to award decisions include:
- Innovative or novel use case
- Open-source contribution
- Positive social impact
Due to the volume of proposals we receive, we can’t provide individual feedback. Proposals may be declined for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to lack of details, failure to adhere to the CFP requirements or proposal template instructions, misalignment with topic area, lack of experience with NVIDIA technology, etc.
Applicants agree to comply with the program agreement. Awards provided are unrestricted gifts, and awardees are asked to:
- Acknowledge NVIDIA Corporation in any resulting publications and include mention of the NVIDIA hardware, software, and/or models utilized
- Provide an update every six months via a follow-up email questionnaire that asks for information about publications and presentations that NVIDIA’s support enabled
- Submit proposals to present research outcomes (if any) at GTC or other NVIDIA events to promote the project
One proposal per PI or research group is allowed per quarter, a maximum of four proposals annually. For example, one submission allowed in the first quarter, January–March.
Only one submission per person per quarter is allowed. Please be sure to carefully review and adhere to the required proposal template to be sure your proposal is considered.
Each individual applicant is eligible to receive only one award per calendar year using the expected decision date.
Previous winners must submit results through the program portal to be eligible for another award.
For technology- and platform-related questions, please visit our Developer Forums, which are moderated by NVIDIA experts and community members.
For hardware-related information, please visit our customer support page for answers to common questions or to chat with live support.
Each CFP describes the grant options available to applicants.
No. NVIDIA has no intention of owning the IP developed under the NVIDIA Academic Grant Program. The goal of this program is to support innovative research projects.
Still have questions? Reach out to our team.