Who it is for
- Academic research.
- An application describing the project.
- The exact applicant requirements are in the application form.
Check my eligibility
How to get it
- Open the Google Cloud page for researchers.
- Fill in the research credits application.
- Wait for the decision and redeem the credits in your Google Cloud account.
Limitations
The public page states the amount but not all the terms: check the validity and applicant requirements in the application form.
- Application deadline
- Not stated by the source
- Activation window
- Check when granted
- Spending period
- Check when granted
- Later billing
- Check the Google Cloud terms.
- Combining with other grants
- Not stated.
Source and changes
Terms copied from the collection of 3 October 2026. Check the current version before applying.
The official page was checked automatically 12 hours ago, no changes found.
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