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Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Gateway route

Compute resources for AI-related research and development projects.

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The Gateway route is an open and flexible pathway to request computational resources for users across academia, commercial and individual research. Each successful project will be awarded up to 10,000 graphics processing unit (GPU) hours on the Isambard-AI and Dawn supercomputers, to be used within three months of project start. No funding is provided.

It is open to eligible researchers from acro…

This route covers fundamental research, feasibility studies, industrial research and experimental development. Users should be looking to explore novel and developing areas of AI research, as well as supporting upskilling across a wide range of AI-relevant experience. The route is not aimed at large research consortia.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-172727Source: www.ukri.org