Computing resources on the STFC DiRAC HPC facility (RAC19)

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Ongoing

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

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
Who is this for?

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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Full details from Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

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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Last updated: 10 July 2026