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Tier-1 Compute Starting Grant
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The FWO Tier-1 Compute Starting Grant offers free trial high-performance computing resources, up to 500,000 core hours and 1,000 GPU hours, for researchers at Flemish universities and public knowledge institutions to test software and benchmark scalability before submitting a full Tier-1 Compute allocation proposal. Projects run for up to eight months and applications are accepted continuously with no set deadlines. This is a stepping stone designed to reduce risk and refine computational workflows before committing to a larger resource request.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | Up to 8 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage; assessed by Tier-1 coordinator |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Free trial compute allocation (up to 500k core hours and 1000 GPU hours) for Flemish university/SOC/public knowledge institution researchers to test software and perform scalability benchmarks before a full Tier-1 Compute application. Apply by email to compute@vscentrum.be.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at Flemish universities, university colleges (hogescholen), and public knowledge institutions
- •Teams with new computational methods or workflows needing validation before a larger allocation request
- •Projects requiring up to 500,000 core hours and/or 1,000 GPU hours for testing and benchmarking
- •Applicants planning to submit a full Tier-1 Compute proposal in the medium term
Key Dates
- •Continuous intake; applications accepted year-round with no fixed deadline
- •Single-stage evaluation by Tier-1 coordinator
- •Projects run for up to eight months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Apply early to the full Tier-1 scheme if your trial results justify it; the starting grant is explicitly a gateway, not a sustained resource.
- ✓Email compute@vscentrum.be directly with your trial plan; clarity on the research bottleneck (software validation vs. scalability proof) shapes reviewer assessment.
- ✓Document and share your trial benchmarks; concrete performance data strengthens your transition to a larger Tier-1 award.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much computing time do I get with the FWO Tier-1 Compute Starting Grant?
Up to 500,000 core hours and 1,000 GPU hours for the trial period.
How long can my FWO Tier-1 Compute Starting Grant project run?
Up to eight months.
Who is eligible for the FWO Tier-1 Compute Starting Grant?
Researchers at Flemish universities, university colleges, and public knowledge institutions.
Is there a deadline for applying to the FWO Tier-1 Compute Starting Grant?
No; the scheme accepts applications continuously throughout the year with no set deadline.
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