Overview
For new and follow-up scientific computation projects, a project proposal to reason the HPC usage has to be submitted.
There are three distinct classes for projects (by amount of requested resources), with different approval procedures.
In calculating the required resources, GPU hours are accounted with a factor of 24 of normal CPU core hours (since 2021-06-01).
Approval
SMALL projects are subjected to a technical review (TR) only, and start to be usable after their TR's successful completion.
In general, SMALL projects can also be seen as forerunners for larger projects.
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All NHR classes are subjected to a scientific review process.
NHR-NORMAL projects--after being technically reviewed--are subject to at least one scientific review, if already reviewed and sponsored by BMBF or the DFG. In case of non-DBMBF/DFG N projects, two SRs will be necessary.
NHR-N projects will also be granted preliminary resources immediately after a successful TR.
NHR-LARGE projects always require two scientific reviews.
Based on these SRs, the Resource Allocation Board decides about the N- and L proposals, and may grant the requested or a reduced amount of computing time. NHR4CES
The usual (and maximum) duration of any project (in any class) is one year, though SMALL projects can be shorter (at least 3 months).
Extension
Regular
Most scientific endeavours require more than a year (the maximum duration of a HPC project). To continue your scientific work (after regular use of your HPC project phasing out), a follow-up project proposal needs to be submitted.
- for a SMALL project, use the same form as with your initial application (see link above)
- for NHR-N and NHR-L projects, use the NHR JARDS portal to apply for a follow-up project.
Exceptions
If objective reasons beyond your control (like force majeure, external changes in scientific focus or scope of your project) have impeded or prevented reaching the planned scientific goals, running projects can be extended by 1 or 2 months.
Forms / Templates
Proposal
- SMALL projects: . You can save the form at any state and continue editing later on, using Online form. this link (opens in new tab) (example: online form output)
- NHR-NORMAL and NHR-LARGE projects: Both can be applied for via the . Templates for the detailed project description are also available via this portal's start page. NHR4CES portal
Report
For all projects of all classes, an intermediary/status or final report is required, in general within 4 weeks after a project's expiry.
- Templates for SMALL projects are available as (opens in new tab), pdf, and word. LaTeX
Upload the resulting PDF via the , using the project ID as login. Your password is the same as was sent to you by mail at application time. Online form for S projects
If you lost it in the meantime, send an email to hhlr@hrz.tu-… (mentioning the project ID) and we will reset it for you. - NHR-NORMAL/LARGE: You have two options:
- You can finish your project and write the mandatory final report. The report is due three months after end of the allocation period.
- If you want to continue your scientific (overarching) project using more computing time, a status report after each year is required, as is a follow-up project proposal.
- Multi-year projects: Multi year projects require a yearly status report, and a final report at the end of the project.
The reports for NHR projects (not exceeding 2 pages in 11pt) are to be uploaded via the no later than 3 months after the project's expiry. JARDS portal
Reports will be published on the , as well as on the HKHLR website (NHR projects)! NHR4CES website
Furthermore, the principal investigator of the project is obliged to provide contributions and information for the public reports within the context of NHR4CES upon request.
Preliminary by E-Mail


We accept scans of the completed and fully signed forms also by E-Mail for preliminary setup/renewal. However, for legal reasons the paper original is required to be sent nonetheless via office post (address see the “Contact” button right of this text).
Application deadlines for NHR-LARGE proposals:
- Project planned to start 1st Jan: deadline 1st Oct (previous year)
- Project planned to start 1st Apr: deadline 1st Jan (same year)
- Project planned to start 1st Jul: deadline 1st Apr (same year)
- Project planned to start 1st Oct: deadline 1st Jul (same year)