The program will begin with 10,000 researchers this summer before expanding through 2027, offering access to GPT-5.6, Codex, deep research, and scientific tools. 29, 2026OpenAI has launched a program providing 100,000 academic researchers with free access to its frontier AI models and research tools through 2027. ChatGPT for Academic Researchers will initially enroll 10,000 scientists, mathematicians, and engineers this summer before expanding to the full 100,000 participants. Participants will receive access to the GPT-5.6 family of models across ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex, including GPT-5.6 Sol Pro at launch. OpenAI said around 1.3 million people use ChatGPT for advanced science and mathematics each week, producing approximately 8.4 million messages.