# Tier-1 Compute Collaborative Grant

**Funder:** FWO
**Duration:** Up to 12 months
**Consortium:** Required — 3+ research groups from different public research institutions
**Application:** Single stage; rolling submission
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/vsc-computing-time/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint compute allocation for consortia of at least 3 research groups from different Flemish public research institutions with a common research theme. Up to 10 M core hours and/or 40 k GPU hours for 12 months. No cost contribution required.

## Summary

The FWO Tier-1 Compute Collaborative Grant offers joint high-performance computing allocations of up to 10 million core hours and/or 40,000 GPU hours over 12 months to consortia of at least three research groups from different Flemish public institutions. There is no cost contribution required, and the call operates on a rolling basis with single-stage submission. This grant is designed for collaborative research projects with a shared computational theme across multiple institutions.

## Who should apply

- Research groups at Flemish public research institutions (universities, research centres)
- Consortia of 3+ groups from different institutions with a shared computational research theme
- Projects requiring substantial HPC or GPU resources for 12 months
- Teams able to coordinate joint compute use and reporting across multiple sites

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, submissions accepted continuously
- Single-stage evaluation
- 12-month allocation period

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium definition is strict: groups must be from different public institutions, single-institution multi-group proposals are ineligible.
- Clarify the common research theme early in your pre-submission contact with FWO; thematic coherence is a key evaluation axis.
- Allocate GPU hours strategically; the 40k GPU hour limit is tighter than core hours, detail the computational bottleneck in your application.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much compute does the FWO Tier-1 Compute Collaborative Grant provide?

Up to 10 million core hours and/or 40,000 GPU hours per project over 12 months.

### Who can apply for the FWO Tier-1 Compute Collaborative Grant?

Consortia of at least 3 research groups from different Flemish public research institutions with a shared computational research theme.

### Is there a cost to apply or use the allocation?

No, the grant requires no cost contribution from applicants.

### How often can I apply to the FWO Tier-1 Compute Collaborative Grant?

The call operates on a rolling basis with continuous submission, you can apply whenever your consortium is ready.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-tier-1-compute-collaborative-grant-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.