1. Accessing LinkSCEEM resources
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Accessing LinkSCEEM resources

2. Who are the resources in LinkSCEEM for?

3. Aim of the resource allocation process
The purpose of this application process is to provide computational resources to the most deserving projects
Recognising how the resources are used
Recording the science being generated
Applications are encouraged from all scientific fields
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4. What are the different types of access?
Preparatory access – up to 50K core hours (6 months) Call always open
Code Scalability
Code Development
(c) Code Development with support
Production access – up to 200K core hours (12 months) Two calls each year

5. Applying for Resources
Online System
Year round preparatory access call – access to systems as soon as technical evaluation is complete
Production access calls twice a year – access after decision of RAC (2 months)

6. Management of Access to Resources
Preparatory Access:
Proposal Submission
Call for Proposals
Decision Allocation
Reject
Time allocated
Feedback to the
applicants
Technical Assessment
Evaluation
1 → Strongly Accept
2 → Accept
3 → Does not match the technical requirements
YES NO

7. Preparatory Access

8. Preparatory Access

9. Preparatory Access - Scientific Information

10. Preparatory Access – Software Information

11. Management of Access to Resources
Create a peer review process for coordinating access to HPC, visualization and storage resources
Form a Resource Allocation Committee to implement and oversee the process
Production Access:
Proposal Submission
Call for Proposals
Scientific Assessment
Reject
Applicant’s right to reply
Prioritization by RAC
Decision allocation
Time allocated
Feedback to the
applicants
Technical Assessment
Evaluation
1 → Strongly Accept
2 → Accept
3 → Does not match the technical requirements
YES NO

12. Selection Criteria (Production Access)
Technical
The codes necessary for the project must be scalable on an available system
Scientific
Demonstrate scientific excellence
Solid management structure
We encourage new users to first apply for preparatory access!

13. Thank you