RAC 2020 launches on September 24, 2019

On September 24, 2019, the Compute Canada Federation will launch its annual Resource Allocation Competitions (RAC), a peer-reviewed process to grant priority access to storage and compute resources beyond what can be obtained via the Rapid Access Service.

These competitions are open to Canadian research projects from all disciplines. Applications are evaluated for both technical feasibility and scientific excellence.

This year, the scientific evaluation criteria has changed; applicants are encouraged to read the competition guides carefully for this new information and to attend one of the Q&A sessions.

Key Dates

2020 resource allocation competitions guides

Note that an updated Canadian Common CV is required for the submission of an RPP or an RRG application. Please consult the CCV Submission Guide for further instructions.

• Resources for Research Groups (RRG) Competition

This competition is aimed at applications from individuals or small groups of researchers in need of compute, storage or cloud resources at a scale beyond what is available via the Rapid Access Service. It is intended for faculty members from all disciplines and their sponsored users. Allocations are awarded typically for 1 year.

A Fast Track application process is available (by invitation only) for users with existing RRG allocations who meet specific criteria.

For the full RRG competition guidelines, please click here.

• Research Platforms and Portals (RPP) Competition

This competition enables communities to develop research projects that improve access to shared datasets, enhance existing online research tools and facilities, or advance national or international research collaborations. RPP 2020 is focussed solely on scientific gateways. RPP allocations can be awarded for a maximum of 3 years.

For the full RPP competition guidelines, please click here.

More Information

Join us in October for our RAC 2020 Q&A Sessions.

Questions are welcome at any time by emailing rac@computecanada.ca For general inquiries about the process, please refer to our Resource Allocation Competitions page.