Tier-1 Data
DATA
More and more VSC users have computational tasks that make intensive use of large datasets.
The VSC Data component enables research data to stay close to the computing infrastructure during the active phase of the data life cycle.
At the same time, it allows researchers to add rich metadata for searching and contextualization, automate workflows like data collection and quality control, and share data with colleagues.
The VSC Data component is based on the open source software iRODS. Together with the data transfer tool Globus, this service makes migrating large datasets to and from HPC infrastructure easier than ever.
Please reach out to data@vscentrum.be for more information.
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The adjusted Regulations for 2023 can be found in the links below.
Project access Tier-1 Data
Project application
Researchers at universities, the Flemish SOCs, and the Flemish public knowledge institutions can apply for Tier-1 data resources.
The designated way to get access to Tier-1 for research purposes is through a project application. Applicants do not have to pay a contribution to the cost of resources.
The proposal should include a realistic estimate of the resources needed in the project in your application.
You can submit proposals continuously, but they will be gathered and evaluated and resources allocated at a number of cut-off dates.
There are 3 cut-off dates in 2023:
• February 6, 2023
• June 5, 2023
• October 2, 2023
Proposals submitted since the last cut-off and before these dates are reviewed together.
The evaluation commission is responsible for the review of the applications, which have to be of outstanding quality.
The preferred language for the proposals is English.
More information and the application form for 2023 can be found in the links below.
• Enclosure 1: The application form for 2023 (docx, 49kB)
• Submission is done via EasyChair
If you need help filling out the application, please contact data@vscentrum.be
This procedure is not applicable to the industry. For more information about access to the industry, please reach out at info@vscentrum.be
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Tier-1 Data starting grant
VSC offers you the opportunity of a free trial of the Tier-1 Data resources via a Tier-1 Data Starting grant.
​This is the procedure to apply and grant the request for a Tier-1 Data Starting grant:
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Download the application form for a starting grant version 2023.
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Send the completed application by e-mail to the Tier-1 Data contact address (data@vscentrum.be), with your local VSC coordinator in cc.
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The request will be judged for its validity by the Tier-1 coordinator.
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After approval, the Tier-1 coordinator will give you access and compute time.
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If not approved, you will get an answer with a motivation for the decision.