Modal
Serverless GPUs and CPUs for AI inference, training and batch jobs
Modal: up to $10k free compute credits for academics and researchers
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The offer
Up to $10,000
Discount code
No code needed
Application-based credit grant for graduate students, labs and researchers. Up to $10k; the amount is not guaranteed.
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Find the section for graduate students, labs and researchers offering up to $10k in free compute credits.
Submit an application
The credits are granted on application to graduate students, labs and researchers.
Use the granted credits
If your application is approved, the credits are added to your Modal account for GPU and CPU workloads.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Modal's academic credits?
Graduate students, labs and researchers.
Will I get the full $10k?
Not necessarily. Modal offers up to $10k, and the grant is decided on application.
Source: modal.com/pricing