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Announced 29 July, OpenAI is giving away free access to its top-tier AI models (including GPT-5.6 Sol Pro, Terra, and Luna) to 100,000 scientists, engineers, and mathematicians through 2027.
You get expanded deep research capabilities, huge context windows, 75+ life science skills, and business-grade data privacy so your inputs aren't used for training.
Plus, once approved, you can invite up to 4 collaborators from your institution.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Go to the official OpenAI academic program application portal. (openai.com)
2. Fill out the form using your official institution email address.
3. Submit proof of active research projects and explain your intended scientific use case.
4. Once approved, set up your workspace and invite up to 4 team members from your university.

Key Benefits

• Free access to GPT-5.6 Sol Pro, Terra, and Luna models
• Business-grade privacy (data not used for AI training by default)
• Access to 75+ life science skills, scientific literature connectors, and Codex
• Include up to 4 collaborators per approved primary researcher
• Higher usage limits and expanded deep research context windows
• Codex Student Discount: Active students currently residing in and enrolled at degree-granting universities within the United States or Canada.

• Student email address (.edu / academic)• Valid Student ID verification• No credit card required
• Must be an active researcher, scientist, mathematician, or engineer
• Must be affiliated with a recognized, degree-granting research institution
• Must verify institutional email and provide active research credentials

Terms & Conditions ↗ (openai.com)

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