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Tier-1 Data Starting Grant
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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.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Consortium | No - individual research groups at Flemish universities, SOCs and public knowledge institutions apply |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Free trial of Tier-1 Data resources to test suitability before applying for a full Tier-1 Data grant.
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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