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Tier-1 Compute Collaborative Grant
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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.
Details
| 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 |
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.
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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