AWS Impact Computing Project at the Harvard Data Science Initiative
Harvard University's AWS Impact Computing Project funds innovative data science and high-performance computing research to address major societal challenges using advanced computational tools.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: January 13, 2025 | January 13, 2027 (anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 for one year (faculty-led: $50k–$75k; postdoc-led: up to $50k); possible one-year extension with additional funding.
Summary: Supports innovative, high-impact data science and high-performance computing research addressing societal challenges through a Harvard–AWS collaboration.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; confirm details on the program page before applying.
Description
The AWS Impact Computing Project at the Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) is a collaborative effort between Harvard University and Amazon Web Services to accelerate transformative research at the intersection of data science and high-performance computing. The program empowers researchers to address pressing societal challenges—such as public health, climate change, and policy—by providing access to advanced computational resources and fostering interdisciplinary innovation. Projects should leverage or advance cutting-edge computational methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, and aim to produce open datasets, software, policy-relevant insights, and real-world outcomes.
