# Tier-1 Data Starting Grant

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage; assessed by Tier-1 coordinator
**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

Free trial of Tier-1 Data resources for Flemish university/SOC/public knowledge institution researchers. Apply by email to data@vscentrum.be and local VSC coordinator. No set deadlines.

## Summary

The Tier-1 Data Starting Grant is a rolling trial offering free access to Tier-1 high-performance computing resources for researchers at Flemish universities, research centres, and public knowledge institutions. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis with no set deadlines; interested researchers should contact data@vscentrum.be and their local VSC coordinator to apply. This is a resource-access grant rather than a funding programme, designed to lower barriers to HPC adoption for early-stage computational research.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at a Flemish university, research centre, or public knowledge institution
- Early-stage or early-career computational researchers new to high-performance computing
- Projects requiring significant compute resources but lacking dedicated HPC allocation budgets
- Researchers willing to engage with the VSC (Flemish Supercomputing Centre) infrastructure and support team

## Key dates

- No set deadline; applications accepted continuously throughout the year
- Single-stage assessment by Tier-1 Data coordinator
- Rolling intake and resource allocation

## Tips for applicants

- Contact both data@vscentrum.be and your local VSC coordinator in parallel to ensure your institution is registered and your request reaches the right decision-maker.
- Clarify your computational scope and expected resource use upfront; the Tier-1 Data team needs this to allocate trial time appropriately.
- Use this trial to pilot your research on HPC; successful projects can then apply for longer-term allocations through the standard VSC channels.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Tier-1 Data Starting Grant?

It is a rolling-intake trial offering free access to Tier-1 high-performance computing resources for researchers at Flemish universities, research centres, and public knowledge institutions. There are no set deadlines; applications are assessed continuously.

### Who can apply for the Tier-1 Data Starting Grant?

Researchers based at a Flemish university, research centre, or public knowledge institution. You must contact both data@vscentrum.be and your local VSC coordinator.

### How do I apply for the Tier-1 Data Starting Grant?

Email data@vscentrum.be and contact your local VSC coordinator. There are no set deadlines; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

### Is there a deadline for the Tier-1 Data Starting Grant?

No; this is a continuous, rolling-intake programme with no set application deadline. You can apply at any time.

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