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Researcher Access Program.
OpenAI grants API credits to researchers studying the responsible deployment of AI, reviewing applications every quarter.
Free access
Up to $1,000 of API credit
Window
Expires 1 year after award
Who qualifies
Researchers in API-supported countries
Worth knowing
Applications are reviewed once a quarter.
Reviews happen in March, June, September and December, and approved credits can take up to four weeks to arrive. Credits can’t be extended. Some applicants reported long waits for a decision in 2026.
Checked against the provider’s own terms on November 2, 2026. Providers change these terms without notice, so confirm on their site before you apply. We don’t run this program or issue its credits.