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Free model access · 29 Jul 2026
ChatGPT for Academic Researchers gives 100,000 researchers free Pro-level access through 2027
Free ChatGPT access was granted 37 days ago.
ChatGPT for Academic Researchers gives up to 100,000 researchers a year of free access to advanced models including GPT-5.6 Sol Pro, roughly equivalent to a $200/month ChatGPT Pro account; the program starts with 10,000 researchers and expands through 2027.