NCMAS 2026 Call for Applications
The National Computational Merit Allocation Scheme is Australia's premiere grant scheme for access to high-performance computing (HPC) resources. The two Tier-1 HPC facilities in Australia, the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, together offer hundreds of millions of hours of computing time to meritorious researchers.
Important Dates
| Dates | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 08 October 2025 | Applications open |
| 31 October 2025 | Applications close (08:00pm AEDT / 05:00pm AWST) |
| November 2025 | Technical and merit assessment |
| 11-12 December 2025 | Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for allocations |
| 06 January 2026 | Allocations announced |
Participating Facilities
The following facilities are making resources available in the NCMAS 2026 call.
Supporting Documentation
- Information for Applicants (updated 23/10/2025, includes errata)
- Information Session Presentation Slides
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated 23/10/2025)
- ORCID User Guide
- Application Form - Quick View (Screenshots and descriptions)
Online Information Sessions
Online Zoom information sessions are being held every Tuesday at 01:00 pm (AEST/AEDT) since 23 September 2025 and will continue until the end of the application period. Register at:
https://anu.zoom.us/meeting/register/TrkbMT_VSReHwLWJdyTZmA
The NCMAS Secretariat strongly encourages new NCMAS applicants to attend one of these sessions.
Getting Assistance
You can request help by sending an email to ncmas@nci.org.au.
