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INCITE — Innovative & Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment

INCITE Allocation Cycle

Runs research teams and institutions for INCITE Allocation in artificial intelligence, quantum systems, and energy systems.

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INCITE (Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment) is the primary mechanism through which the DOE Office of Science's Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program allocates node-hours on its two exascale leadership-class supercomputers to the global scientific community. Frontier, operated by the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF) at Oak Ridge National…

What this grant funds

Capability-class supercomputing allocations on DOE's Frontier and Aurora exascale systems for computationally intensive research in cosmology, materials, fusion, quantum, climate, and sustainable energy.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other Transaction (OT)
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.olcf.ornl.gov