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Tier-1 Cloud
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Tier-1 Cloud provides OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure (IaaS) resources to researchers at Flemish universities, specialised research centres, and public knowledge institutions. Researchers can request flexible virtual machines, storage, and high-level services for projects of outstanding quality, with no cost contribution required. Proposals are accepted continuously and evaluated on a rolling basis.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | 8 months to 2 years |
| Consortium | No - individual research groups at Flemish universities, SOCs and public knowledge institutions apply |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
OpenStack-based Infrastructure as a Service cloud resources (virtual machines, storage, databases, web servers) for research use, requiring at least one virtual machine for 8 months to 2 years; proposals must be of outstanding quality.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at Flemish universities, specialised research centres, or public knowledge institutions
- •Projects requiring flexible virtual machines, storage, or high-level cloud services
- •Researchers conducting work of outstanding scientific quality
Key Dates
- •Continuous rolling submission; proposals evaluated on an ongoing basis
- •Project duration: 8 months to 2 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Contact cloud@vscentrum.be early for technical guidance on your infrastructure needs and proposal scope.
- ✓Proposals are assessed on scientific quality and technical feasibility; emphasise how cloud resources enable your research objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tier-1 Cloud and who can use it?
Tier-1 Cloud is an OpenStack-based infrastructure service for researchers at Flemish universities, specialised research centres, and public knowledge institutions. It provides virtual machines, storage, and high-level services at no cost to the user.
How long can a Tier-1 Cloud project run?
Projects can run between 8 months and 2 years.
How do I apply for Tier-1 Cloud resources?
Proposals are submitted continuously and evaluated on a rolling basis by the FWO evaluation commission. Contact cloud@vscentrum.be for application guidance.
Is there a cost for Tier-1 Cloud resources?
No, there is no cost contribution required to use Tier-1 Cloud resources.
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