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Upcoming window: GCS next large-scale application window Checked 13 November 2026.
Researchers at German universities and publicly funded German research institutions. Prepare for the official window from 11 January to 15 February 2027, closing at 17:00 CET; the allocation period is May 2027 to April 2028.
This forthcoming large-scale window is separate from rolling regular or preparation routes. Awards depend on scientific and technical review. Official source and next step
Upcoming window: ACCESS Maximize: next request window Checked 13 November 2026.
Researchers preparing a large resource request. Prepare for the 15 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 submission window; awards are scheduled to start on 1 April 2027.
The 13 November check predates this window. Smaller ACCESS project types have separate application routes. Official source and next step
Compare the programme directory
52 programme records, with open routes first, unverified records clearly marked, and closed calls below. Status checks are separate from older programme detail dates. Open status needs another check after 30 days; a forthcoming window is not automatically declared open when its start date arrives.
Credits and allocations are not cash or guaranteed hardware. Some routes require billing accounts or a paid plan; some allocations charge for resources. Check covered services, expiry, charges and eligibility before committing.
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Compare recorded eligibility and resources below. Open a programme record for its full evidence, application steps and limits, then confirm current conditions with the official programme.
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Application status is dated below. Open applications do not guarantee an award, your eligibility or available hardware.
Research grant
| Programme and recorded region | Who can apply | Recorded resources | Evidence and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google TPU Research Cloud Global Open at latest check | Researchers and students can express interest. Google approves applicants and sends invitations on a rolling basis; acceptance and temporary quota are not guaranteed. | Temporary free Cloud TPU quota for accepted researchers. Supporting VMs, storage and other Google Cloud services can still incur charges; the shared programme pool is not an individual allocation. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme Google TPU Research Cloud: Express interest through the official programme page. Google says approved applicants receive invitations on a rolling basis. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 13 November 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| Hugging Face Community GPU Grants Global Open at latest check | Creators of innovative Hugging Face Spaces seeking help with a GPU hardware upgrade. Selection is discretionary. | GPU hardware support for a Space if a grant is awarded. The documentation does not establish that a grant covers a required account subscription. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme Hugging Face Community GPU Grants: Use the grant application in your Space's hardware settings, as described in the official documentation. Source Status checked 14 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 14 November 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
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Google TPU Research Cloud
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Who can apply: Researchers and students can express interest. Google approves applicants and sends invitations on a rolling basis; acceptance and temporary quota are not guaranteed.
What you get: Temporary free Cloud TPU quota for accepted researchers. Supporting VMs, storage and other Google Cloud services can still incur charges; the shared programme pool is not an individual allocation.
How to apply: Express interest through the Google Form linked on the page.
Open at latest check: Google TPU Research Cloud Checked 13 November 2026.
Researchers seeking temporary Cloud TPU quota for open machine-learning research. Express interest through the official programme page. Google says approved applicants receive invitations on a rolling basis.
Free TPU quota requires acceptance and is temporary. Supporting VMs, storage and other Google Cloud services can be charged. Participants are expected to share research and programme feedback; an interest request is not an award. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The FAQ says approved applicants receive invitations on a rolling basis and temporary TPU quota. Other Google Cloud services are not included for free. Source
- Accepted researchers are expected to share findings, for example through publications, open source code or blog posts, and to give feedback to Google. Source
- The page states no application deadline. Source
Checked 13 November 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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Hugging Face Community GPU Grants
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Who can apply: Creators of innovative Hugging Face Spaces seeking help with a GPU hardware upgrade. Selection is discretionary.
What you get: GPU hardware support for a Space if a grant is awarded. The documentation does not establish that a grant covers a required account subscription.
How to apply: Open your existing Space's hardware settings and look below the sleep-time settings for the community grant application. Before creating a new Space, check the separate plan requirements.
Open at latest check: Hugging Face Community GPU Grants Checked 14 November 2026.
Creators of innovative Hugging Face Spaces needing a GPU hardware upgrade. Use the grant application in your Space's hardware settings, as described in the official documentation.
A request is not an award. Creating a new Gradio or Docker Space normally needs a paid plan, with a separate ZeroGPU exception. Grant coverage of a subscription is not established, and paid hardware is billed while the Space is starting or running, even if unused; do not buy or upgrade assuming approval. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The billing section states Community GPU Grants are available for innovative projects and are applied for in Space settings. Source
- Creating or duplicating a Gradio or Docker Space normally requires a paid plan. Eligible personal accounts have a separate ZeroGPU exception; static Spaces do not provide GPU compute. Source
Checked 14 November 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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Unverified current status
These records remain useful for discovery, but current application status has not been established.
Research grant
| Programme and recorded region | Who can apply | Recorded resources | Evidence and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawsey PULSE Collaborations AU Unverified current status | Researchers employed by an Australian university, government or research institution who lead Australian-based research projects. | Dedicated Pawsey staff time of up to 0.20 FTE over six months to improve research computing, with possible Preparatory Access allocations for benchmarking and development. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme Programme details checked 3 October 2026. Current availability needs checking. |
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Pawsey PULSE Collaborations
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Who can apply: Researchers employed by an Australian university, government or research institution who lead Australian-based research projects.
What you get: Dedicated Pawsey staff time of up to 0.20 FTE over six months to improve research computing, with possible Preparatory Access allocations for benchmarking and development.
How to apply: Use the PULSE Collaboration form in the Pawsey Application Portal with institutional (AAF) login.
Unverified current status. Current availability needs checking; a missing deadline does not mean applications are open.
No future deadline recorded
- The page states applications closed on 17 April 2026 (end of day, Anywhere on Earth), so that call has passed. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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