Computing resources on the STFC DiRAC HPC facility (RAC19)
This grant offers UK researchers access to DiRAC’s high-performance computing resources for advanced computational research in physics, astronomy, and related scientific fields.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (RAC19 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Access to up to 80% of available DiRAC HPC resources and storage per system; projects may last up to 1 year (short) or 3 years (thematic).
Summary: Provides UK researchers with high-performance computing resources on DiRAC for major projects in physics, astronomy, and related fields.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the UKRI Funding Service by 16:00 UK time on the deadline date.
Description
This opportunity provides researchers access to the STFC DiRAC High Performance Computing (HPC) facility, supporting computationally intensive research in the STFC Science Challenges—covering particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology, solar system physics, and particle astrophysics. Researchers can apply for allocations of computing time and storage on DiRAC’s Data Intensive, Extreme Scaling, and Memory Intensive systems, enabling both short exploratory projects and large, multi-year thematic research programmes. The scheme also offers support from DiRAC’s Research Software Engineering (RSE) team for software development and optimisation.
Applicants are evaluated on scientific excellence, strategic value, efficient use of resources, and responsible research practices. The process encourages international collaboration and supports a diverse range of researchers, including early career scientists.
