NCMAS 2027 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | Applications open (02:00 pm AEST / 12 noon AWST) |
| 02 October 2026 | Applications close (07:00pm AEST / 05:00pm AWST) |
| October-November 2026 | Technical and merit assessment |
| 03-04 December 2026 | Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for allocations |
| 18 December 2026 | Allocations announced |
Participating Facilities
The following facilities are making resources available in the NCMAS 2027 call.
Supporting Documentation
- Information for Applicants
- Frequently Asked Questions
- ORCID User Guide
- Application Form - Quick View (screenshots and descriptions)
Online Information Sessions
Online Zoom information sessions will be held every Friday at 12 noon AEST from 21 August 2026 and will continue until 25 September 2026. Register at:
https://anu.zoom.us/meeting/register/r4RGdQB-SiKJ3aP9i6mNAA
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.
