Higher Education and Research Developer Resources
A hub of resources and news for researchers, educators, and students.
Academic institutions are at the forefront of nurturing the next generation in the emerging technologies of accelerated computing, data science, and AI. To equip researchers, educators, and students in this community, NVIDIA has developed a diverse set of resources—including hands-on workshops, certifications, teaching materials, self-paced courses, webinars, events, and more.
Resources
We invite you to participate in a wide range of custom resources. Navigate through researchers, educators, or students tab and browse the custom program offerings, training opportunities, blogs, and webinars.
Programs
6G Developer Program
Join to access platforms, documentation, and software releases for advancing cutting-edge 6G research.
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Training
Self-Paced Courses
Access online courses to advance your knowledge in AI, data science, graphics, and more.
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Open Hackathons and Bootcamps
Accelerate and optimize research applications with mentors by your side.
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NVIDIA NIM APIs
Get instant access to NVIDIA’s API catalog with production-ready NIM™ microservices.
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Additional Learning Opportunities
NVIDIA Research
Explore the work of NVIDIA's world-class researchers and interns, who work in areas such as AI, deep learning, parallel computing, and more.
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NVIDIA GTC
Join a global experience that brings together thousands of brilliant innovators, researchers, creators, thought leaders, and decision-makers who are shaping our world with the power of AI.
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Developer Forums
Network with like-minded developers, engage with GPU experts, and contribute to the discussions.
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Blogs
University of Michigan’s VinuesaLab Advances Urban Flow Simulations With NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo
VinuesaLab at the University of Michigan is using NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo™ to model urban wind flows in real-time 3D—making training 10x faster and turning hours of computation into seconds.
Boston Children’s Researchers Deploy AI Across Their Hip Clinic to Support Patients and Doctors
Boston Children’s Hospital built VirtualHip—an AI tool powered by the NVIDIA DGX™ platform that turns routine 2D scans into detailed 3D hip models in under an hour. Faster, more accurate diagnoses and clearer explanations that help young patients understand their own care.
On-Demand Sessions
Powering Research: Real Academic Use Cases With NVIDIA Accelerated Computing and AI
Explore successful research use cases of accelerated computing, showcasing how to better advocate and utilize research infrastructure available at academic institutions.
Fireside Chat: Advancing AI for Scientific Discovery, Education, and Innovation Featuring Speakers From NVIDIA, Cirrascale, and Ai2
Hear from Ai2, Cirrascale, and NVIDIA on advancing open AI to power scientific discovery, education, and innovation.
Insights From NVIDIA Research
Discover what’s next in AI from NVIDIA Research with Bill Dally. Explore breakthroughs in inference, LLMs, and robotics, and glimpse into the future of GPU technology.
Webinars
Build Trust and Discovery Through Open Source AI in Research
Open source AI is essential for trust, learning, and discovery in education and research, but only if we can inspect, reproduce, and improve how models are made. Professor Hanna Hajishirzi and Professor Percy Liang share approaches that outline a path to verifiable, improvable AI systems that broaden access and accelerate open scientific progress.
AI Research Breakthroughs From NVIDIA Research
Dive into the latest breakthroughs in AI, spotlight the most promising emerging technical trends, and candidly explore the biggest open challenges facing the field today.
Programs
Teaching Kits
Eliminate the barrier of incorporating AI and GPU computing in coursework through access to the latest downloadable materials and online courses.
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Get Certified by NVIDIA
Advance your research project or university curriculum with access to world-class computing resources, from GPUs and DPUs to developer kits.
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DLI University Ambassador Program
Get certified to deliver hands-on NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) workshops to university faculty, students, and researchers.
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Deep Learning Institute
Visit our one-stop shop for education and training solutions.
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Open Hackathons and Bootcamps
Accelerate and optimize research applications with mentors by your side.
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Blogs
How NVIDIA Leverages Higher Education to Drive Breakthrough Innovation
From university research partnerships to fellowships and compute grants, NVIDIA’s higher education model is a blueprint for driving breakthrough innovation.
Cal Poly to Open Advanced AI Factory With NVIDIA Technology
Discover how Cal Poly is empowering the next generation of AI innovators with a new on-campus AI factory powered by NVIDIA DGX B200 technology.
On-Demand Sessions
The 50-State Plan: Public-Private Models for AI Infrastructure and University Transformation
Explore “The 50-State Plan” for a strategic road map for building robust, statewide AI infrastructure through innovative public-private partnerships.
AI Literacy at Scale: K-to-Career Access That Delivers Real Student Outcomes
Discover how NVIDIA is scaling AI literacy from K-12 to career, delivering real student outcomes and preparing the next generation for an AI-driven world.
Advancing AI and HPC Competency in Higher Education Through Faculty Instructional Enablement
See how NVIDIA is equipping faculty with the tools, instructional content, and GPU-accelerated resources to prepare students for real-world AI applications and industry pathways.
Webinars
“Build It Yourself” Agentic AI Virtual Learning Series
Watch this webinar series to explore technical deep dives into building agents that can plan, reason, and act. Utilizing the NVIDIA® NemoClaw™ and OpenShell™ software stack, the series provides practical guidance on integrating agents with academic datasets and course materials to enhance research productivity and classroom workflows.
NVIDIA Robotics Virtual Learning Series: From Simulation to Reality
Get a hands-on journey through NVIDIA’s robotics innovations, from foundational intelligence and autonomous systems to cutting-edge simulation and deployment at the edge.
Programs
AI Essentials
Check out our getting-started resources to explore the fundamentals of today’s hottest technologies.
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Deep Learning Institute
Visit our one-stop shop for education and training solutions.
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NVIDIA Student Network
Exclusive AI training and events for student clubs and organizations around the globe.
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Open Hackathons and Bootcamps
Accelerate and optimize research applications with mentors by your side.
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Graduate Fellowship Program
Apply to receive funding for your PhD research in accelerated computing, AI, and other related fields.
Application period: August–September
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Blogs
Japan Science and Technology Agency Develops NVIDIA-Powered Moonshot Robot for Elderly Care
See how Japan’s Moonshot program is using NVIDIA Isaac Sim™ and RTX™ GPUs to create a world by 2050 where AI-powered, autonomously learning robots are integrated into Japanese citizens’ everyday lives.
UC San Diego Lab Advances Generative AI Research With NVIDIA DGX B200 System
Discover how UC San Diego’s Hao AI Lab is using the NVIDIA DGX B200 to push the boundaries of generative AI, from faster video generation to next-gen LLM inference research.
On-Demand Sessions
How to Accelerate Your Career in AI
Join industry leaders as they explore diverse AI career paths, practical strategies for staying ahead, and essential skills for thriving in an AI-driven world.
AI Literacy at Scale: K-to-Career Access That Delivers Real Student Outcomes
Hear from education leaders and practitioners on scaling AI literacy from K-12 to career, delivering real student outcomes and preparing for the future.
Your Learning Pathway: Get Certified for Career Success
Discover how professional certifications can add value to today’s AI-driven job market with insights from industry practitioners and public and private sector leaders.
Livestreams
Master Agentic AI With NVIDIA Nemotron Labs
Harness the power of NVIDIA’s open models to create high-performance, specialized AI systems in the NVIDIA Nemotron™ Labs livestream series.
Explore AI Development With the NVIDIA DGX Spark
Explore the technical resources on the DGX Spark™ livestreams, and how it’s transforming higher education and research.