Credits for Google Cloud Platform

Google offers faculty and research credits. There is a process to acquire research credits and have them applied to UMD-managed Google Cloud projects.

Obtaining Credits

You can submit one of the Google Cloud Platform Service request forms below. Check "Credits with Funding".

• Faculty credits

• Research credits

We will then contact you to guide you through the process of obtaining credits and assigning them to your project.

What can the Google Cloud credits awarded through this program be used for?

Cloud credits can be used for most computing services on Google Cloud, such as storage, compute, and data analysis. Credits must only be used for research described in the proposal section of your application.

Limitations: Google Cloud credits cannot be used for Maps Platform products or for Google Cloud support packages. Google Cloud credits may not be used to engage in mining cryptocurrency.

Please note that credits are awarded at Google's discretion. Google reserves the right to not grant credit awards, revoke credit awards, and to change the qualifying criteria at any time.

How should I disclose that I received GCP credits in my research if I receive and use GCP credits?

You should acknowledge the connection between your project and your use of Google Cloud Platform via a research credit, with a statement like the following: “This material is based upon work supported by the Google Cloud Research Credits program with the award GCPxxxxxxxx.”

Do credit awards expire?

Credit awards expire 365 days from the credit issuance date or when the credit amount has been fully used, whichever comes first.

Does Google prioritize certain research areas over others (e.g., Computer Science over Data Science)?

No, the GCP research credit program is open to any field of academic research. Google sees value in supporting and learning from many fields of research.

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