Sony Research Award Program 2026 (With Up to $150,000 in Funding)

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About Sony Research Award Program

The Sony Research Award Program provides research funding to university faculty and researchers working on innovative technology projects in collaboration with Sony’s research and development teams. The programme supports cutting-edge academic research in emerging technology areas through two funding opportunities: the Faculty Innovation Award and the Focused Research Award.

• Sponsor Organisation: Sony

Benefits of Sony Research Award Program

Successful applicants may receive:

• Up to $150,000 USD in funding

Sony Research Award Program Requirements

The programme is open to Principal Investigators (PIs) who meet specific academic and institutional requirements.

Eligible applicants must be:

• Faculty members or researchers affiliated with a university
• Researchers at educational institutions
• Researchers at government or non-profit research institutes

Applicants must hold:

• A full-time professor or researcher position
• Eligibility to supervise Ph.D. students at their institution

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

15 September, 2026

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