ASPIRE

The Android Security and Privacy Research (ASPIRE) program provides funding for certain research related to Android.

ASPIRE tackles fundamental challenges through the lens of practicality and encourages the development of technologies that may become core Android features in the future, impacting the Android ecosystem in the next 2-5 years. This timeframe extends beyond the next annual Android release to allow adequate time to analyze, develop, and stabilize research into features before including in the platform. Note that this is distinct from other Android security initiatives such as the vulnerability disclosure program.

ASPIRE operates by inviting proposals for research topics, providing funding for select proposals, and partnering external researchers with Googlers. We announce a call for proposals once a year, typically in the middle of the year, and announce the proposals selected for funding by the end of the calendar year.

Beyond ASPIRE, if you're a researcher interested in pushing the boundaries of Android security and privacy, there are several ways to participate:

• Apply for a research internship as a student pursuing an advanced degree.
• Apply to become a Visiting Researcher at Google.
• Co-author publications with Android team members.
• Collaborate with Android team members to make changes to the Android Open Source Project.

Publications funded by ASPIRE