As part of one of the world's most innovative and recognizable brands, SONY is 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 and research institutions to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries and the future.

Plese check this link for different themes of proposals under Faculty Innovation Award and Focused Research Award schemes for your reference and perusal:

Submissions must be completed by 11:59 pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time; UTC-7) on September 15, 2024 / 8:59 am CEST (Central European Summer Time; UTC+2) September 16, 2024 / 12:29 pm IST (Indian Standard Time; UTC+05:30) September 16, 2024.