Press Releases
(posted Tuesday October 24 2023, 09:08)
SHARCNET is issuing a call for proposals for Dedicated Programming Support Round XXIII. Applications are encouraged that satisfy the programme objectives and priority will be given to proposals that meet one or more of the following conditions:
Applications are submitted via SHARCNET’s webportal and are due by December 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. A consultation with a SHARCNET HPTC prior to submission is a programme requirement. For additional information, please refer to the application guidelines. Questions should be addressed to research-support@sharcnet.ca. |
(posted Wednesday October 04 2023, 12:15)
SHARCNET is pleased to announce the results of its Round XXII Dedicated Programming Support competition. The primary objectives of this program are to enable key research projects with the potential for exceptional and lasting impact that require significant programming support to proceed, and facilitate optimal exploitation of SHARCNET’s or the Digital Research Alliance of Canada’s computing infrastructure for internationally leading research. In this Round, programmer allocations have been awarded to:
SHARCNET plans to run another competition later in 2023, for awards commencing January 2024. Please visit our DP website for more information. |
(posted Monday September 11 2023, 10:57)
On September 26, 2023, the Alliance Federation will launch its annual Resource Allocation Competition (RAC), a peer-reviewed process to grant priority access to compute, storage and cloud resources beyond what can be obtained via the Rapid Access Service. The competition closes on November 7, 2023. Important:
Information Sessions:
RAC Q&A:
Important changes to GPU requests, allocations and charging: Questions should be addressed to allocations@tech.alliancecan.ca. |
(posted Monday June 19 2023, 16:25)
SHARCNET is issuing a call for proposals for Dedicated Programming Support Round XXII. Applications are encouraged that satisfy the programme objectives and priority will be given to proposals that meet one or more of the following conditions:
Applications are submitted via SHARCNET’s webportal and are due by August 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. A consultation with a SHARCNET HPTC prior to submission is a programme requirement. For additional information, please refer to the application guidelines. Questions should be addressed to research-support@sharcnet.ca. |
(posted Monday May 29 2023, 13:09)
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2023 Compute Ontario Summer School! Jointly organized by the Centre for Advanced Computing, SciNet, SHARCNET, and in collaboration with the RDM Network of Experts, this virtual event promised to be an enriching experience for all participants. Taking place from June 12 to June 29, the Compute Ontario Summer School offers a comprehensive curriculum packed with nearly 30 courses. Delivered by experts in the field, these workshops cover a wide range of topics in Advanced Research Computing (ARC), High Performance Computing (HPC), and Research Data Management (RDM). With presentations and workshops available at introductory to advanced levels, there is something for everyone. Highlights of Summer School include:
Whether you are interested in a specific topic or wish to explore multiple areas, you have the freedom to register for one, some, or all of the workshops available. However, please note that registration is limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot early to avoid missing out. To register and learn more about the Compute Ontario Summer School, please visit our dedicated registration page. Be sure to act swiftly, as spaces are filling up quickly. |
(posted Friday January 20 2023, 09:32)
SHARCNET is pleased to announce the results of its Round XXI Dedicated Programming Support competition. The primary objectives of this program are to enable key research projects with the potential for exceptional and lasting impact that require significant programming support to proceed, and facilitate optimal exploitation of SHARCNET’s or the Digital Research Alliance of Canada’s computing infrastructure for internationally leading research. In this Round, programmer allocations have been awarded to:
SHARCNET plans to run another competition in the Fall of 2023. Please visit our DP website for more information. |
(posted Wednesday January 11 2023, 10:16)
Sponsored by Compute Ontario and presented by CAC, SciNet and SHARCNET, the new Compute Ontario Colloquia is a weekly informational series hosted via Zoom. These informational presentations cover a wide range of Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) topics, such as advanced research computing (ARC), research data management (RDM), and research software (RS). The presentations are delivered by Compute Ontario and consortium staff and featured speakers. The series commences January 2023 and will supersede similar webinar series previously delivered by Compute Ontario’s consortium (e.g. SHARCNET’s General Interest Webinars or SciNet’s User Group Meeting TechTalks). The Colloquia are each 1 hour in length and include time for questions. No registration is required. |
(posted Friday October 21 2022, 08:51)
SHARCNET is issuing a call for proposals for Dedicated Programming Support Round XXI. Applications are encouraged that satisfy the programme objectives and priority will be given to proposals that meet one or more of the following conditions:
Applications are submitted via SHARCNET’s webportal and are due by December 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. A consultation with a SHARCNET HPTC prior to submission is a programme requirement. For additional information, please refer to the application guidelines. Questions should be addressed to research-support@sharcnet.ca. |