# Microsoft Azure for Academic Research

Microsoft Azure provides free credits to qualifying users for research and education purposes. These credits can be used to access the cloud platform’s resources. Apply [here](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-academic-research/)

## [Academic research](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/higher-education/academic-research)

Researchers can use Microsoft Azure to accelerate their research. Azure provides an open, flexible, global platform that supports multiple programming languages, tools, and frameworks allowing researchers to achieve faster results. Students and Researchers may take advantage of these research credits. [Click to learn more](https://info.microsoft.com/ww-landing-Contact-Microsoft-Education-website.html?lcid=en-us)

Below are a few other Research funding options.

## NIH STRIDES initiative

NIH-funded researchers can access special discounts on Microsoft Azure services to accelerate their research. [Learn More](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftstrides/)

## National Science Foundation (NSF) CloudBank

CloudBank provides access to Microsoft Azure for computer science research and education. [Learn More](https://www.cloudbank.org/)

## Microsoft Research fellowships

Microsoft Research offers fellowships and collaborative research opportunities across a variety of disciplines. [Explore Opportunities](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-programs/)

## Receive Azure Quantum credits 

Get $500 in credits per hardware provider and apply for up to $10,000 in credits for quantum research projects.  [Read the program terms](https://quantum.microsoft.com/en-us/terms-of-use#azure-quantum-credit-program-terms-of-use) and then submit your application. Apply [here](https://microsoft.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fl9dfFrkC3g0aG?aq_source=acom)

## Build in the cloud free with Azure for Students 

Use your university or school email to sign up and renew each year you're a student. Start free with $100 credit to use in 12 months. While you have your credit, get free services too. After you use your credit, wait until the 12 months are over and sign up again if you’re still a student. You'll get $100 credit and free services—just like before. If you don't want to wait, move to pay as you go. You'll get 55+ services free always. Only pay if you use more than the free monthly amounts. 

Learn about eligibility [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/education-hub/azure-dev-tools-teaching/program-faq#azure-for-students)

For more details click [here](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/students/)