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Tier-1 Data
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Tier-1 Data is a permanent infrastructure service from FWO offering iRODS-based data storage (5 TiB-1 PiB) integrated with HPC systems for researchers at Flemish universities, spin-off companies, and public knowledge institutions. The service includes metadata management, workflow automation, and data-sharing tools at no cost. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | 8 months to 3 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
Research data storage and management resource (5 TiB to 1 PiB) built on iRODS and Globus for datasets used alongside HPC infrastructure, for a duration of 8 months to 3 years.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at Flemish universities, spin-off companies (SOCs), and public knowledge institutions
- •Projects requiring scalable data storage closely coupled with high-performance computing
- •Teams managing large datasets requiring automated workflows and metadata organisation
- •Researchers seeking data-sharing capabilities without infrastructure procurement costs
Key Dates
- •Permanent rolling call; apply year-round via data@vscentrum.be
- •Project duration: 8 months to 3 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Contact data@vscentrum.be early for a technical scoping conversation; they help right-size storage allocation and confirm HPC integration feasibility.
- ✓Emphasise workflow automation and metadata use cases in your application, passive storage requests are lower priority than active data-management needs.
- ✓Tier-1 Data pairs with VSC compute allocations; if your team lacks existing HPC access, coordinate applications through the same contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much storage does FWO Tier-1 Data provide?
Between 5 terabytes and 1 petabyte per project, tailored to your needs.
Does Tier-1 Data charge for storage or infrastructure?
No; Tier-1 Data is provided at no cost to eligible researchers.
Who is eligible to apply for Tier-1 Data?
Researchers based at Flemish universities, spin-off companies, and public knowledge institutions.
How long is a Tier-1 Data allocation?
Projects run for 8 months to 3 years, and you can request renewal.
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