# CZI AI Computing / GPU Access

**Funder:** CZI
**Budget:** Computing resources + support
**Duration:** 1-2 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**TRL:** Computational / AI
**Frequency:** Periodic
**Official call:** https://chanzuckerberg.com/rfa/ai-computing-gpu/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

CZI AI Computing / GPU Access provides computing resources and technical support valued at €100,000-€500,000 for biomedical researchers developing AI and machine learning projects. The call is periodic and open to researchers working on computational methods in life sciences. This funding mechanism reduces infrastructure barriers for AI-driven biomedical discovery.

## Who should apply

- Biomedical researchers with an active AI or machine learning project
- Teams lacking institutional GPU or high-performance computing access
- Projects in computational biology, medical imaging, drug discovery, or systems biology
- Researchers seeking managed technical support alongside computing allocation

## Key dates

- Periodic calls, watch CZI website for RFA announcements
- Single-stage application process
- 1-2 year access period

## Tips for applicants

- Clearly quantify your computational bottleneck: specify GPU type, hours per month, and current workarounds; vague requests underperform.
- Demonstrate biomedical impact, not just computational novelty, CZI prioritises applications that unblock disease research or drug pipelines.
- Include a named technical mentor or collaborator if available; readiness to absorb support infrastructure matters as much as the compute request.

## Frequently asked questions

### What counts as computing resources in the CZI AI Computing call?

GPU clusters, high-performance computing (HPC) allocations, managed cloud compute, and technical support for implementation. The specific mix depends on project need and funder capacity at each RFA round.

### Who is eligible for CZI AI Computing / GPU Access?

Biomedical researchers with active AI projects. Priority often goes to under-resourced institutions or teams without institutional HPC access, though eligibility rules may vary per RFA.

### How often does CZI run the AI Computing call?

The call is periodic rather than annual. Researchers should monitor the CZI website and subscribe to updates to learn when the next RFA opens.

### Can I use the GPU allocation for methods development unrelated to biomedicine?

No. CZI AI Computing funding is contingent on biomedical research outcomes; methods-only or pure computer-science projects fall outside scope.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/czi-ai-computing-gpu) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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