Exploring AI for Information Security: Amazon Research Awards Spring 2026

Call for Proposals: AI in Information Security

AI in Information Security – In the landscape of tech advancements, Amazon Research Awards is leading the charge in addressing some of the most pressing challenges in information security. The initiative for Spring 2026 seeks innovative proposals focused on the application of AI to develop secure, trustworthy, and effective solutions in this vital domain.

Research Topics of Interest

We are particularly interested in proposals that explore various key areas of information security. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, trustworthy agentic AI for security operations, methodologies for evaluating AI agents, and the governance of AI agent access through effective policy verification. Additionally, submissions focusing on threat detection in cloud environments, AI-powered incident response, and vulnerability remediation through agentic AI are highly encouraged.

Key Details and Submission Timeline

The submission period is set to run from March 25, 2026, to May 6, 2026, with decisions communicated by August 2026. Funding for selected projects may reach up to $80,000, alongside AWS promotional credits. We invite researchers to contribute to the evolving field of AI in information security and take advantage of this funding opportunity to foster groundbreaking developments.

To Apply and to get further details visit the Amazon Research Awards website