On July 30, 2026, OpenAI announced the launch of the 'ChatGPT for Academic Researchers' program, offering its most advanced AI models (such as GPT-5.6 Sol Pro) and research tools free of charge to 100,000 top researchers worldwide. Initially available to 10,000 researchers, the program will gradually expand to 100,000 participants, including scientists, mathematicians, and engineers from renowned academic institutions. Participants will gain access to a high-limit, large-context-window version of ChatGPT, along with support from Codex coding tools and automation features to reduce repetitive tasks and enhance research efficiency.
