# Concurso de Projetos de Computação Avançada (6ª Ed.) – Tipologia A0 (Acesso Experimental), Lote E **Funder:** Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) **Deadline:** 15 September 2026 (Lote E: 15/05/2026 (17h) – 15/09/2026 (17h); fast-track (via rápida) only) **Duration:** 3–6 months **Consortium:** No **Application:** Single stage: technical and administrative validation only (fast-track). Accepted applications processed in batches by order of arrival. **Frequency:** Annual **Eligible countries:** PT **Official call:** https://www.fct.pt/concursos/concurso-de-projetos-de-computacao-avancada-6-ed-a0-a1-lote-d- **Last verified:** 3 July 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Advanced computing access (HPC, AI, Cloud) for teams with no prior RNCA experience. Proposals must be submitted in English via myFCT. Max 50,000 CPU core-hours and 500 GPU-hours per project. Eligible applicants include R&D institutions, companies (pre-competitive R&D only), and individuals active in Portugal. Fast-track (via rápida) requires prior scientific evaluation in the last 3 years. ## Summary FCT's Concurso de Projetos de Computação Avançada (6ª Ed.), Tipologia A0 offers experimental access to advanced computing infrastructure (HPC, AI, Cloud) for teams in Portugal with no prior RNCA experience. Projects run 3-6 months with up to 50,000 CPU core-hours and 500 GPU-hours per project. The fast-track (via rápida) pathway is open to applicants who have undergone scientific evaluation in the last three years and accept rapid technical review with batch processing by order of arrival. ## Who should apply - Research and development institutions based in Portugal - Companies pursuing pre-competitive R&D in advanced computing - Individual researchers active in Portugal with no prior RNCA infrastructure access - Teams with scientific evaluation completed in the last three years (required for fast-track) - Projects requiring 3-6 months of HPC, AI, or Cloud computing resources ## Key dates - Fast-track deadline 15 September 2026 at 17:00 (Lisbon time) - Single-stage technical and administrative validation - Project duration 3-6 months; applications processed in batches by order of arrival ## Tips for applicants - Fast-track requires prior scientific evaluation in the last three years; verify your eligibility before submission. - Compute hours are capped at 50,000 CPU core-hours and 500 GPU-hours per project, size your workload accordingly. - Submit in English via myFCT and meet the 17:00 hard deadline; batch processing starts only after the deadline closes. ## Frequently asked questions ### What computing resources does the FCT A0 experimental access provide? Access to HPC, AI, and Cloud infrastructure, capped at 50,000 CPU core-hours and 500 GPU-hours per project over 3-6 months. ### Who is eligible for the FCT Computação Avançada fast-track call? Portuguese research institutions, companies in pre-competitive R&D, and individuals active in Portugal, provided they have no prior RNCA experience and have undergone scientific evaluation in the last three years. ### How long is the project duration for this call? Projects run for 3-6 months. ### What is the fast-track deadline? 15 September 2026 at 17:00 (Lisbon time); applications are processed in batches by order of arrival after the deadline. ### Is consortium participation required? No, this call does not require a consortium. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fct-funda-o-para-a-ci-ncia-e-a-tecnologia-concurso-de-projetos-de-computa-o-avan-ada-6-ed-ti-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).