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CSCS resources currently distribute compute time through the following allocation schemes.

Preparatory Projects

These projects are intended for users who are new to CSCS to allow them to port and test their codes before applying for a Production Project.
Existing users who wish to port and test a new code or application may also apply for a Preparatory Project.
These projects consist of a limited and finite amount of compute resources. They are allocated for 3 months - a maximum extension of 3 months may be granted based on CSCS' evaluation of the request. Data produced during a Preparatory Project will be kept for a maximum of 3 months after the end of the project.

For additional information go to Preparatory Projects »

Production Projects

These projects are aimed at the production work for a specific scientific project.

Starting from May 1st, 2010 production projects can be submitted at any time. However there will be only two allocation periods on April 1st and on October 1st. All projects will be subjected to a technical and feasibility assessment by CSCS experts (two per project) and to a scientific review which will be carried out by reviewers from an international pool. Based on the scientific reviews, a panel of scientific experts will meet twice a year to select projects and make an allocation recommendation.

Projects are granted access based on scientific merit and technical feasibility. Allocations are valid for one year.

For additional information go to Production Projects »

Development Projects

These projects are meant for work on codes and algorithms.

Starting from August 1st, 2011 development project proposals can also be submitted at any time. However for large development proposals there will be only the regular two allocation periods on April 1st and on October 1st. Small development projects will only be subjected to technical and feasibility assessment. Whereas large development projects will be subjected to a technical and feasibility assessment by CSCS experts (two per project) and to a scientific review which will be carried out by reviewers from an international pool. Based on the scientific reviews, a panel of scientific experts will meet twice a year to select projects and make an allocation recommendation.

For additional information go to Development Projects »

Data Analytics Projects

Data Analytics projects are targeted at data analysis instead of high-parallel computation. These projects are specifically meant for the two new systems: rothorn and matterhorn.

For additional information go to Data Analytics Projects »

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