# Apply for an academic research award **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [May 7, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.sui.io/t/apply-for-an-academic-research-award/49276 "2026-05-07T04:54:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vincent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/e9bcb4/32.png) [@vincent](https://forums.sui.io/u/vincent)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.sui.io/t/apply-for-an-academic-research-award/49276/1 "2026-05-07T04:54:06Z")
Hi Sui team, I am a researcher from Australia and am very interested in applying for the award to contribute to the Sui ecosystem. I tried to reach out to the [academicawards@sui.io](mailto:academicawards@sui.io) but never got any replies yet. I have a few questions: 1 - Is this research award still open for applications? 2 - Could you also advise on the typical timeline for receiving results? 3- Are there any specific intellectual property requirements? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![vincent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/e9bcb4/32.png) [@vincent](https://forums.sui.io/u/vincent)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.sui.io/t/apply-for-an-academic-research-award/49276/3 "2026-05-07T21:47:56Z")
I already tried twice several months ago, but no one have replied so far. Not sure if it is still open to submissions. That’s why I come here. Is there any ways to reach out to them? ---
**Author:** ![Stravia](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/sui/user_avatar/forums.sui.io/stravia/32/31081_2.png) [@Stravia](https://forums.sui.io/u/Stravia)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.sui.io/t/apply-for-an-academic-research-award/49276/4 "2026-05-08T15:28:37Z")
I will check with team internally and get back to you soon ---
**Author:** ![DeSciLaunch](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/sui/user_avatar/forums.sui.io/descilaunch/32/31706_2.png) [@DeSciLaunch](https://forums.sui.io/u/DeSciLaunch)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.sui.io/t/apply-for-an-academic-research-award/49276/5 "2026-05-08T17:08:53Z")
I have the same questions / issue. I applied for funding and thought that I had a great chance since I am building critical infrastructure on SUI that does not exist. Only difference was I was applying for a grant or direct investment and I wrote to legal & [media@sui.io](mailto:media@sui.io) in addition to Evan himself. I would like to know what forms of funding are open and would be a good fit. Thank you for all your help, Dario | Descilaunch.xyz ---
**Author:** ![Stravia](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/sui/user_avatar/forums.sui.io/stravia/32/31081_2.png) [@Stravia](https://forums.sui.io/u/Stravia)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.sui.io/t/apply-for-an-academic-research-award/49276/6 "2026-05-09T04:11:07Z")
Hi @vincent , the 2025 program has ended. Please follow the announcement channels (X/Discord) so you don’t miss out when the 2026 Academy Research program launches.