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Upcoming window: GCS next large-scale application window Checked 13 November 2026.
Researchers at German universities and publicly funded German research institutions. Prepare for the official window from 11 January to 15 February 2027, closing at 17:00 CET; the allocation period is May 2027 to April 2028.
This forthcoming large-scale window is separate from rolling regular or preparation routes. Awards depend on scientific and technical review. Official source and next step
Upcoming window: ACCESS Maximize: next request window Checked 13 November 2026.
Researchers preparing a large resource request. Prepare for the 15 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 submission window; awards are scheduled to start on 1 April 2027.
The 13 November check predates this window. Smaller ACCESS project types have separate application routes. Official source and next step
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52 programme records, with open routes first, unverified records clearly marked, and closed calls below. Status checks are separate from older programme detail dates. Open status needs another check after 30 days; a forthcoming window is not automatically declared open when its start date arrives.
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National AI resource
| Programme and recorded region | Who can apply | Recorded resources | Evidence and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| EuroHPC AI Factories access modes EU Open at latest check | AI SMEs and startups for industrial innovation, and public or private users doing publicly funded research, plus industry in Horizon Europe or Digital Europe collaborative projects, for science. | Free access for eligible users to AI Factory resources, with Playground, Fast Lane (up to 50,000 GPU hours, per the page) and Large Scale tiers on the industrial track. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme EuroHPC AI Factories Playground: Submit the short application through the official access route; applications can be made at any time and receive eligibility and technical checks. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. EuroHPC AI Factories Fast Lane: Use the official permanent call and select a suitable AI Factory. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 3 October 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| UK AI Research Resource: Gateway route UK Open at latest check | UK-based researchers at UK registered businesses of any size, charities, not-for-profits and UKRI-eligible research organisations. The project lead needs a contract longer than the proposed project. | Up to 10,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI or Zenith for first-time users, testing and benchmarking, with no cash funding and a three-month use period. Confirm the exact start and expiry in the award terms. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme UK AIRR Gateway: Read the Gateway guidance and submit a self-contained application through AIRRPortal. UKRI lists no closing date. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 13 November 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| UK AI Research Resource: Rapid Access route UK Open at latest check | UK registered micro, small or medium-sized businesses with a Companies House number. | 20,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI or Zenith, with no funding attached and a three-month use period. Confirm the exact start and expiry in the award terms. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme UK AIRR Rapid Access: Read the eligibility guidance and apply through AIRRPortal for Isambard-AI or Zenith. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 13 November 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| EuroHPC AI Factories Playground access EU Open at latest check | SMEs, startups and entry level users. | Rapid first-in-first-out access to AI Factory resources, with entry within two working days and onboarding support for newcomers, per the access calls page. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme EuroHPC Playground: Submit a short proposal through the official access portal. The call accepts applications at any time, subject to eligibility and technical assessment. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 3 October 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| EuroHPC AI Factories Large Scale access EU Open at latest check | Industrial AI applicants with large-scale requirements; check the applicable eligibility conditions. | Access for AI models and applications needing more than 50,000 GPU hours for a maximum of one year. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme EuroHPC AI Factories Large Scale: The next listed assessment cut-off after this evening's check is 30 November 2026 at 10:00 CET. Follow the official proposal process. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 13 November 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| EuroHPC AI Factories Fast Lane access EU Open at latest check | SMEs and startups with familiarity with HPC systems and AI-focused activities who need medium-sized allocations. | Allocations of up to 50,000 GPU hours on a single system for 1, 2 or 3 months, with technical help from the hosting AI Factory. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme EuroHPC Fast Lane: Check available systems and submit through the EuroHPC access portal; the call uses a permanent application model. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: open at latest check. Programme details checked 3 October 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
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EuroHPC AI Factories access modes
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Who can apply: AI SMEs and startups for industrial innovation, and public or private users doing publicly funded research, plus industry in Horizon Europe or Digital Europe collaborative projects, for science.
What you get: Free access for eligible users to AI Factory resources, with Playground, Fast Lane (up to 50,000 GPU hours, per the page) and Large Scale tiers on the industrial track.
How to apply: Apply through the EuroHPC access portal named on the AI Factories access modes page.
Open at latest check: EuroHPC AI Factories Playground Checked 13 November 2026.
European SMEs and startups trying AI supercomputing for the first time. Submit the short application through the official access route; applications can be made at any time and receive eligibility and technical checks.
Academia and public-sector users should use AI for Science instead. MareNostrum5 ACC and MeluXina GPU are currently unavailable for this mode; the advertised turnaround is not guaranteed hardware. Official source and next step
Open at latest check: EuroHPC AI Factories Fast Lane Checked 13 November 2026.
Industrial AI applicants already familiar with HPC and needing a medium allocation. Use the official permanent call and select a suitable AI Factory.
MareNostrum5 ACC, Jupiter Booster, Arrhenius GPU and MeluXina GPU are currently unavailable for this mode. Academia and public-sector users should use AI for Science; an application does not reserve a GPU. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The page describes two tracks, AI for Industrial Innovation and AI for Science, and says other industrial organisations can use commercial pay-per-use options. Source
- The page does not state application deadlines and points applicants to the related documents or helpdesk for call dates. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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UK AI Research Resource: Gateway route
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Who can apply: UK-based researchers at UK registered businesses of any size, charities, not-for-profits and UKRI-eligible research organisations. The project lead needs a contract longer than the proposed project.
What you get: Up to 10,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI or Zenith for first-time users, testing and benchmarking, with no cash funding and a three-month use period. Confirm the exact start and expiry in the award terms.
How to apply: Submit an online form and supporting documents through the AIRR Portal; applications must be self-contained with no external links.
Open at latest check: UK AIRR Gateway Checked 13 November 2026.
UK-based researchers at eligible research organisations, businesses, charities or not-for-profits, testing or benchmarking AI work. Read the Gateway guidance and submit a self-contained application through AIRRPortal. UKRI lists no closing date.
A project lead needs a contract longer than the project. Compute is provided rather than cash; non-academic project-cost and subsidy conditions apply. Confirm the award's start and expiry. Official source and next step
Deadline UKRI lists the Gateway route as open with no closing date at the 13 November 2026 check.
- The UKRI opportunity is open with no closing date and points applicants to AIRRPortal. Source
- Applications normally receive a light-touch review each month, with a target maximum of two months from submission to resource access. Source
- The guidance names airr@ukri.org for questions and was last updated on 28 September 2026. Source
Checked 13 November 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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UK AI Research Resource: Rapid Access route
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Who can apply: UK registered micro, small or medium-sized businesses with a Companies House number.
What you get: 20,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI or Zenith, with no funding attached and a three-month use period. Confirm the exact start and expiry in the award terms.
How to apply: Apply through the AIRR Portal with the required supporting documents.
Open at latest check: UK AIRR Rapid Access Checked 13 November 2026.
UK-registered micro, small and medium businesses developing AI products before market launch. Read the eligibility guidance and apply through AIRRPortal for Isambard-AI or Zenith.
Compute only, with no cash funding. A Companies House number is required; project and subsidy conditions apply. No closing date is listed. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The opportunity is open with no closing date. UKRI aims to assess applications weekly, with a maximum time to resource access of two weeks after submission. Source
- It supports feasibility studies, industrial research and experimental development. Source
Checked 13 November 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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EuroHPC AI Factories Playground access
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Who can apply: SMEs, startups and entry level users.
What you get: Rapid first-in-first-out access to AI Factory resources, with entry within two working days and onboarding support for newcomers, per the access calls page.
How to apply: Apply through the EuroHPC access calls page for AI Factories.
Open at latest check: EuroHPC Playground Checked 13 November 2026.
European SMEs and startups new to AI supercomputing or with smaller workloads. Submit a short proposal through the official access portal. The call accepts applications at any time, subject to eligibility and technical assessment.
Some systems are unavailable because of demand. Academic and public-sector users are directed to the separate AI for Science route. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The call is listed as open and the page gives no opening date or deadline. Source
- The EuroHPC AI Factories page describes free, customised support and says the network has 19 AI Factories and 13 AI Factory Antennas. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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EuroHPC AI Factories Large Scale access
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Who can apply: Industrial AI applicants with large-scale requirements; check the applicable eligibility conditions.
What you get: Access for AI models and applications needing more than 50,000 GPU hours for a maximum of one year.
How to apply: Use the dedicated Large Scale call and its official proposal route.
Open at latest check: EuroHPC AI Factories Large Scale Checked 13 November 2026.
Industrial AI projects needing more than 50,000 GPU hours. The next listed assessment cut-off after this evening's check is 30 November 2026 at 10:00 CET. Follow the official proposal process.
The 13 November morning cut-off has passed. MareNostrum and LUMI-G are currently unavailable for new allocations. This is reviewed access, not instant capacity or a cash award. Official source and next step
Deadline Next assessment cut-off after the evening 13 November check: 30 November 2026 at 10:00 CET. The earlier 13 November cut-off has passed.
- The dedicated call is open with multiple cut-offs, including 30 November 2026 at 10:00 CET. Source
Checked 13 November 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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EuroHPC AI Factories Fast Lane access
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Who can apply: SMEs and startups with familiarity with HPC systems and AI-focused activities who need medium-sized allocations.
What you get: Allocations of up to 50,000 GPU hours on a single system for 1, 2 or 3 months, with technical help from the hosting AI Factory.
How to apply: Submit through the EuroHPC access portal; applications are processed first in, first out.
Open at latest check: EuroHPC Fast Lane Checked 13 November 2026.
Industry users familiar with HPC who need a medium-sized AI allocation. Check available systems and submit through the EuroHPC access portal; the call uses a permanent application model.
System availability is restricted by demand. Academic and public-sector users should use the separate AI for Science route. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The page states approval within 4 working days and first in, first out processing, and lists no deadline. Source
- LUMI's AI Factories access calls page says industrial innovation modes are free for AI SMEs and startups pursuing innovation, while other commercial use is pay-per-use. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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Unverified current status
These records remain useful for discovery, but current application status has not been established.
National AI resource
| Programme and recorded region | Who can apply | Recorded resources | Evidence and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAIRR Pilot resource requests US Unverified current status | US-based researchers and educators at US institutions, including academic bodies, non-profits, federal agencies, state, local or tribal agencies, and startups or small businesses with federal grants. | Access to computing resources, pre-trained models, datasets and educational material listed in the pilot's resource catalogue, for a twelve-month project period. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme Programme details checked 3 October 2026. Current availability needs checking. |
| IndiaAI compute portal IN Unverified current status | The government's February 2026 answer identifies startups, MSMEs, researchers, academic institutions, students and government entities. Current category-specific criteria must be checked on the portal. | Subsidised GPU cloud services through empanelled providers. Confirm charges, subsidy approval and covered services before committing; this is not a verified free allocation. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme IndiaAI: subsidised access, current intake unverified: The government's February 2026 answer identifies the official compute portal and an End User Policy. Check the current workflow there before applying. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: unverified current status. Programme details checked 13 November 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| NSF NAIRR Operations Center US Unverified current status | The announcement sets no eligibility; it points researchers to current opportunities on the NAIRR pilot website. | A coordinating centre that the page says will operate the national NAIRR portal, integrate computing, data, models and tools, and move successful pilot elements into sustained infrastructure. It is not itself an allocation call. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme Programme details checked 3 October 2026. Current availability needs checking. |
| BSC AI Factory access routes (MareNostrum 5) ES Unverified current status | SMEs and startups using applicable EuroHPC or national routes; each route has separate eligibility. | An application route to AI-oriented HPC, subject to mode, partition availability and review. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme BSC AI Factory: check usable partitions: Use BSC's current guide, then inspect the actual EuroHPC call before preparing a request. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: unverified current status. Programme details checked 13 November 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
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NAIRR Pilot resource requests
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Who can apply: US-based researchers and educators at US institutions, including academic bodies, non-profits, federal agencies, state, local or tribal agencies, and startups or small businesses with federal grants.
What you get: Access to computing resources, pre-trained models, datasets and educational material listed in the pilot's resource catalogue, for a twelve-month project period.
How to apply: Complete the online form and upload a three-page PDF proposal through the NAIRR Pilot submission site, using an institutional email address.
Unverified current status. Current availability needs checking; a missing deadline does not mean applications are open.
No future deadline recorded
- The call has been open since 6 May 2024 and stays open until the pilot ends or all resources are committed; proposals in by the 15th of a month are decided by the end of the following month. Source
- Graduate students can apply with a support letter from a faculty advisor, and personal email addresses are not accepted. Source
- NSF announced a NAIRR Operations Center, established on 1 September 2026 and led by the San Diego Supercomputer Center, to run a national portal for resources. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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IndiaAI compute portal
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Who can apply: The government's February 2026 answer identifies startups, MSMEs, researchers, academic institutions, students and government entities. Current category-specific criteria must be checked on the portal.
What you get: Subsidised GPU cloud services through empanelled providers. Confirm charges, subsidy approval and covered services before committing; this is not a verified free allocation.
How to apply: Start at the official IndiaAI Compute Portal and check current registration, project and subsidy requirements.
Unverified current status: IndiaAI: subsidised access, current intake unverified Checked 13 November 2026.
Indian applicants investigating subsidised cloud GPU services. The government's February 2026 answer identifies the official compute portal and an End User Policy. Check the current workflow there before applying.
The portal could not be retrieved at this check. Current eligibility details, subsidy terms and submission dates remain unverified; no automatic approval is promised. This status needs a new check before relying on the route. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The Ministry's 13 February 2026 parliamentary answer describes subsidised provider access and an End User Policy governing resources and subsidies. Source
Checked 13 November 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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NSF NAIRR Operations Center
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Who can apply: The announcement sets no eligibility; it points researchers to current opportunities on the NAIRR pilot website.
What you get: A coordinating centre that the page says will operate the national NAIRR portal, integrate computing, data, models and tools, and move successful pilot elements into sustained infrastructure. It is not itself an allocation call.
How to apply: Use the NAIRR pilot site for current opportunities (see nairr-pilot).
Unverified current status. Current availability needs checking; a missing deadline does not mean applications are open.
No future deadline recorded
- The announcement is dated 1 September 2026 and says the pilot has supported over 800 research projects. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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BSC AI Factory access routes (MareNostrum 5)
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Who can apply: SMEs and startups using applicable EuroHPC or national routes; each route has separate eligibility.
What you get: An application route to AI-oriented HPC, subject to mode, partition availability and review.
How to apply: Choose a route in the BSC AI Factory guide, then check the linked EuroHPC call's current partition restrictions before applying.
Unverified current status: BSC AI Factory: check usable partitions Checked 13 November 2026.
SMEs and startups considering MareNostrum through AI Factory routes. Use BSC's current guide, then inspect the actual EuroHPC call before preparing a request.
MareNostrum5 ACC is unavailable in Playground and Fast Lane; Large Scale also excludes new MareNostrum allocations. An open general call does not establish usable BSC capacity. National routes need separate checks. This status needs a new check before relying on the route. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- BSC's current access guide links EuroHPC modes and separate Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish routes. Source
- Playground currently lists MareNostrum5 ACC as unavailable. Source
- Fast Lane currently lists MareNostrum5 ACC as unavailable. Source
- Large Scale currently lists MareNostrum as unavailable for new allocations. Source
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Closed / historical
Past calls are preserved for reference. A recorded closure is not evidence that a new round is open.
National AI resource
| Programme and recorded region | Who can apply | Recorded resources | Evidence and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK AI Research Resource: AI Open Access call (Isambard-AI) UK Closed / historical | UK-based researchers and AI developers from academia, industry, the public sector, charities and not-for-profits, with project leads in a lasting relationship with their organisation. | Between 50,000 and 1,400,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI over six or twelve months, with no direct funding. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme UK AIRR AI Open Access: closed round: UKRI marks this round closed; its deadline was 17 July 2026 at 16:00 UK time. Compare the currently checked Gateway route for smaller test projects. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: closed / historical. Programme details checked 3 October 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| UK AI Research Resource: Innovator Route (Isambard-AI and Dawn) UK Closed / historical | UK-registered businesses, research organisations, charities and non-profits; project leads need a contract longer than the project and, for academic-led projects, lecturer level or equivalent. Prior AIRR Gateway or Rapid Access experience is expected, or a probationary first month applies. | Between 50,000 and 150,000 GPU hours over a six-month project period, with no funding attached; the page gives an indicative budget of 2,000,000 GPU hours across both systems. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme UK AIRR Innovator: closed round: UKRI marks this round closed; its deadline was 16 January 2026 at 16:00 UK time. Compare the currently checked Gateway route for smaller test projects. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: closed / historical. Programme details checked 3 October 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
| UK AI Research Resource: AI for Science compute opportunity UK Closed / historical | UK-based researchers from academia, industry or other organisations; organisations must be UK-registered businesses, UKRI-eligible research institutions, charities or non-profits, and academic project leads need lecturer level or equivalent. An individual may lead only one application. | Between 200,000 and 1,000,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI or Dawn over a six-month project period; the page says no funding is provided. | Read eligibility, application steps and limits Check the official programme UK AIRR AI for Science: closed round: UKRI marks this round closed; its deadline was 21 December 2025 at 16:00 UK time. Compare current access routes before preparing an application. Source Status checked 13 November 2026: closed / historical. Programme details checked 3 October 2026. The application-status and programme-detail checks have separate dates. |
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UK AI Research Resource: AI Open Access call (Isambard-AI)
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Who can apply: UK-based researchers and AI developers from academia, industry, the public sector, charities and not-for-profits, with project leads in a lasting relationship with their organisation.
What you get: Between 50,000 and 1,400,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI over six or twelve months, with no direct funding.
How to apply: Historical process for the closed round: submit through AIRRPortal and take part in distributed peer review. This is not an invitation to apply now.
Closed / historical: UK AIRR AI Open Access: closed round Checked 13 November 2026.
Historical UK AI research allocation call. UKRI marks this round closed; its deadline was 17 July 2026 at 16:00 UK time. Compare the currently checked Gateway route for smaller test projects.
The recorded allocation and application process describe the past round. No replacement large-project round is confirmed here. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- This round opened 4 June 2026 and closed at 4:00pm UK time on 17 July 2026, so it is now closed. Source
- The page gives an indicative total budget of up to 8,000,000 GPU hours across all projects and lists priority areas including AI for scientific discovery and medical research. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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UK AI Research Resource: Innovator Route (Isambard-AI and Dawn)
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Who can apply: UK-registered businesses, research organisations, charities and non-profits; project leads need a contract longer than the project and, for academic-led projects, lecturer level or equivalent. Prior AIRR Gateway or Rapid Access experience is expected, or a probationary first month applies.
What you get: Between 50,000 and 150,000 GPU hours over a six-month project period, with no funding attached; the page gives an indicative budget of 2,000,000 GPU hours across both systems.
How to apply: Historical process for the closed round: submit an online form and supporting documents through the AIRR Portal and take part in distributed peer review; failing to supply reviews by the deadline leads to automatic rejection.
Closed / historical: UK AIRR Innovator: closed round Checked 13 November 2026.
Historical UK AI research and development call. UKRI marks this round closed; its deadline was 16 January 2026 at 16:00 UK time. Compare the currently checked Gateway route for smaller test projects.
Dawn remains in this historical call's name. Do not mistake the older call or its application instructions for a new open opportunity. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The UKRI page lists the opportunity as closed: it opened on 6 November 2025 and closed at 4:00pm UK time on 16 January 2026, with projects starting between 23 February and 27 March 2026. Source
- The AIRR landing page lists compute providers as Isambard-AI at the University of Bristol and Zenith at the University of Cambridge, and was last updated on 28 September 2026. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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UK AI Research Resource: AI for Science compute opportunity
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Who can apply: UK-based researchers from academia, industry or other organisations; organisations must be UK-registered businesses, UKRI-eligible research institutions, charities or non-profits, and academic project leads need lecturer level or equivalent. An individual may lead only one application.
What you get: Between 200,000 and 1,000,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI or Dawn over a six-month project period; the page says no funding is provided.
How to apply: Historical process for the closed round: submit an online form and supporting documents through the AIRR Portal; expert peer review assesses applications and resources are allocated by tier, with partial randomisation for competitive applications.
Closed / historical: UK AIRR AI for Science: closed round Checked 13 November 2026.
Historical UK AI for Science allocation call. UKRI marks this round closed; its deadline was 21 December 2025 at 16:00 UK time. Compare current access routes before preparing an application.
This UK call is separate from the open EuroHPC AI for Science route. Past resources and eligibility do not establish a current award opportunity. Official source and next step
No future deadline recorded
- The UKRI page lists the opportunity as closed: it opened on 21 November 2025 and closed on 21 December 2025. Source
- Priority areas named include materials science, nuclear fusion, medical research, engineering biology, quantum technologies and AI-driven scientific discovery. Source
Checked 3 October 2026. Terms change, so read the programme page before you apply.
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