Cryptography Grant Program and Analysis Service

Amazon Web Services and a New York government authority seek innovative research proposals in cryptography to advance cryptographic science, standards, and technologies. The requested scope covers theoretical and practical advancements, including cryptographic primitives, protocols, implementation, formal verification, hardware acceleration, cryptanalysis, and novel applications. Applicants must be located onshore in the USA, perform the work onsite, and meet the Amazon Research Awards Program rules eligibility guidelines. Proposals must address research theory, application, potential impact, and assumptions, and applicants must submit them through the official submission portal by November 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Awards provide a one-year duration featuring up to $80,000 USD in unrestricted funds, up to $40,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credits, access to training resources, and hands-on sessions with Amazon scientists and engineers.