Support to the International HPC Summer School

The main goal of this opportunity is to support the organisation and implementation of the International HPC Summer School (IHPCSS), with a strong focus on European participation. It aims to provide financial support for up to 40 early-career researchers from EuroHPC Participating States to attend the IHPCSS each year. The initiative encourages high-quality training in high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum technologies, promotes international collaboration, and fosters diversity and inclusion. Efforts are made to ensure a geographically balanced cohort and active involvement of European HPC communities in leadership roles. The program also seeks to expand the European HPC community through networking, mentorship, and exposure to advanced HPC technologies.

• Organise four annual IHPC Summer Schools (2026–2029) with global partners to train early-career HPC researchers from EuroHPC Participating States
• Provide full financial support (travel, accommodation, subsistence) for up to 40 selected participants annually
• Ensure balanced geographic representation, diversity, and inclusivity through a structured selection and outreach process
• Design and deliver multidisciplinary HPC and quantum computing training, combining theoretical and hands-on sessions, with European tutors and mentors
• Foster international collaboration, mentorship, and global visibility of European HPC expertise, with continuous programme evaluation and improvement mechanisms

Examples:

• A university consortium from several EuroHPC countries collaborates to organize the annual IHPCSS, ensuring fair representation from all member states.
• An experienced event organizer partners with European research centers to deliver multidisciplinary HPC training and mentorship programs.
• A network of HPC experts submits a proposal focused on diversity, inclusion, and balanced participation from all EuroHPC states.

• Travel costs for selected European participants and contributors
• Accommodation expenses for attendees
• Subsistence (daily allowances, meals, local transportation)
• Organizational costs for the IHPCSS event
• Materials and resources for training sessions
• Honoraria for invited speakers and mentors
• Costs related to online or hybrid event platforms
• Financial support to third parties (up to EUR 5,000 per third party)
• Administrative and coordination expenses

Restrictions: Financial support for one application must not exceed EUR 5,000. At least EUR 350,000 of the requested funds must go to financial support for third parties.

• Total budget of the grant: 1,000,000€
• Co-financing rate: Up to 100% of eligible costs
• Number of Grants Attributed: 1
• Maximum project duration: 48 months (4 years)

• Applicants must have their primary place of residence, employment, and citizenship in a EuroHPC Participating State.
• Applicants must not already be represented in the IHPCSS at the time of the financial support call closure.
• Selection is through an annual open call for applications.
• Consortia must demonstrate prior experience in organizing similar events.
• All consortium partners must have clear, justified roles and relevant deliverables.
• Proposals must ensure geographic balance among participants from all EuroHPC Participating States.
• Eligibility may depend on partnerships or networks that support the goals of the initiative.