The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has opened new applications for the 5th Advanced Computing Projects Calls , aimed at A2 and A3 accesses . Candidates must submit their applications between January 16 and March 11. The initiative aims to consolidate Portugal as a relevant player on the European advanced computing scene, offering opportunities for researchers and institutions to explore innovative computational resources.
This year's edition of Computing Projects Calls Avançada has a new feature: a single form for submitting proposals for A2 or A3 projects, either via the fast track or the full track, simplifying the process for applicants. Each responsible person can submit one application in each typology.
- Fast Track: Aimed at projects with prior scientific evaluation carried out in the last three years. Results are expected to be published in April 2025.
- Integral routeFor projects without recent scientific evaluation, which will be evaluated by external experts within the framework of the call. The results of this route are expected in June 2025, after all the stages of scientific evaluation have been completed.
Overall, this competition aims to continuestrengthening the use of advanced computing resources on platforms such as Deucalion, boosting national projects with a high scientific, technological and innovative impact.
Deadlines
- Applications open: January 16, 2025, from 1pm (Lisbon time).
- Closing: March 11, 2025, until 5pm (Lisbon time)
Clarification session
To support applicants, an online information session will be held on January 23 at 12 noon. Prior registration for the session must be made on the platform dedicated to the session.
At the same time, applications for the A0 (Experimental) and A1 (Development) accesses remain open continuously, organized into various batches throughout the year. Applications for Lot C are ongoing, with a deadline of March 18. For more information, the information session dedicated to these A0 and A1 accesses is still available.
