About the Program
UC Riverside and Google Cloud have entered into a research partnership to create unprecedented research computing opportunities for UCR faculty and researchers.
The UC Riverside Research Program is designed to empower faculty and researchers to focus on important work and achieve reliable results in a fraction of the time by leveraging the research computing power of Google Cloud.
Through this program, select UCR researchers will have access to the expertise of Google Cloud Platform subject matter experts, specialized training and education opportunities, and promotional support. With these resources at their disposal, participants will be part of a pioneering group of researchers who are making historic advancements in their fields and leading the way for R1 institutions.
Program Benefits
There are numerous advantages to participating in the UC Riverside Research Program:
Program participants have access to Google Cloud Product subject matter experts (SMEs) who can provide support and guidance on how to effectively utilize cloud computing to advance their research.
Program participants have access to specialized training and education resources that are tailored to the specific needs of research workloads, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize their research efforts.
Program participants have the opportunity to work on breakthrough research that aligns with Google's priority areas, including but not limited to AI/ML, climate, cybersecurity, and quantum computing.
Program participants have access to the latest and most advanced cloud computing technologies, giving them a competitive edge in their field.
This program offers participants a unique opportunity to gain prestige and recognition in their field by being part of an exclusive program that is pushing the boundaries of science with the help of Google Cloud and leading the way for R1 universities.
Participant Selection Criteria
To be eligible for the program, candidates must meet at least one of the criteria below:
Candidate has significant interest in bringing a new kind of research workload to the cloud via the Google Cloud Platform
Candidate has significant interest in co-innovating with Google Cloud to design a solution that could scale to other potential research opportunities
Candidate has significant interest in leading breakthrough research in a discipline that aligns with one of Google's priority research areas, which include AI/ML, climate, cybersecurity, and quantum computing
