Request for Microsoft Fabric Developer Access for Academic Research

Question

Dear Microsoft Support, I’m a CS master’s student researching Microsoft Fabric. My trial access expired and I can no longer see the capacity or its ID in the admin portal. Could you please help restore access or provide a new dev environment? This is for academic, non-commercial use. My tenant: removed for privacy Thank you,

Dominik Staniek Warsaw University of Technology

Answer 1

Dear @Justyna S, 

Thanks for reaching out to us about your Microsoft Fabric trial access. I understand you're a CS master's student doing research at Warsaw University of Technology, and it's certainly important to have access to the tools you need. I'm here to help guide you on the best ways to regain access to Microsoft Fabric for your academic work. 

From your description, it sounds like your previous access might have been connected to a Microsoft 365 Developer Program subscription. Just so you know, these types of subscriptions are meant for ongoing development and often get automatically stopped if there isn't much activity. You can actually find more details on that policy right here: Microsoft 365 Developer Program FAQ. Because of how these work, we can't directly renew or restore expired environments through support.  

But don't worry, there are definitely some great ways for you to get a new environment for your Microsoft Fabric research, especially for academic and non-commercial use: 

First, I recommend checking with your university's IT department. Many universities have agreements with Microsoft, like Azure Dev Tools for Teaching, which can provide free or discounted access to Microsoft services, including those that support Fabric. It’s worth inquiring with your IT department to see if they can help you gain access. 

Additionally, you can explore these Microsoft programs directly: 

• Azure for Students: This program offers $100 in Azure credits and free access to many Azure services. Since Fabric builds on Azure, this can be a great way to set up an environment. You can learn more and sign up here: Azure for Students 
• Microsoft Learn Sandbox Environments: Many Microsoft Fabric learning paths on Microsoft Learn offer temporary sandbox environments for hands-on practice. These are perfect for tutorials and exploring features without needing a full subscription. You can find them here: Microsoft Learn – Fabric Learning Paths 

Please note that standard Microsoft Fabric trials have a fixed duration and do not auto-renew based on activity. Therefore, exploring the academic programs above will be the most reliable way to ensure ongoing access for your research. 

I hope this helps you get back to your Microsoft Fabric research. Let me know if you have any other questions

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