As part of one of the world's most innovative and recognizable brands, we are committed to support university research and innovation in the U.S., Canada, India, and select European countries, while also fostering partnerships with university faculty and researchers. The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research and helps build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. With awards up to $150,000 USD* per year for each accepted proposal, both the Faculty Innovation Award and Focused Research Award create new opportunities for university faculties to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries and the future.
Awards:
Focused Research Award: up to $150K USD; Faculty Innovation Award: up to $100K USD
Letter of Intent:
Not required
Full Proposal Submission Deadline:
11:59 pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time; UTC-7) on September 15, 2021
