Computing resources on the STFC DiRAC HPC facility (RAC19)
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This grant gives researchers access to the DiRAC supercomputing facility. DiRAC is a high-performance computing network that supports advanced science research. It covers areas like particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, astronomy, and cosmology. You apply for computing time and resources, not cash funding.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Research must fall within STFC-supported science areas such as particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology, solar system physics, or particle astrophysics
This is for researchers working in STFC-supported science fields such as particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. You need to be based in England. It is not for businesses or charities seeking cash grants.
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Apply for computing resources on the STFC DiRAC High Performance Computing facility.DiRAC (Distributed Research Utilising Advanced Computing) supports STFC’s world class theory research programme including particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology, solar system physics, and particle astrophysics.
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