Support to the International HPC Summer School

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Programme Category

EU Competitive Programmes

Programme Name

EuroHPC JOINT UNDERTAKING

Programme Description

Η κοινή επιχείρηση EuroHPC (εφεξής «EuroHPC JU»), θα συμβάλει στη φιλοδοξία της αξίας δημιουργία στην Ένωση με συνολική αποστολή την ανάπτυξη, ανάπτυξη, επέκταση και διατήρηση στην Ένωση μια ολοκληρωμένη παγκόσμιας κλάσης υποδομή υπερυπολογιστών και κβαντικών υπολογιστών και να αναπτυχθεί και υποστηρίζουν ένα εξαιρετικά ανταγωνιστικό και καινοτόμο οικοσύστημα Υπολογιστικών Υπολογιστών Υψηλής Απόδοσης (HPC), Τεχνολογίες HPC και δεδομένων εξαιρετικής κλίμακας, αποδοτικής ισχύος και υψηλής ανθεκτικότητας.

Programme Details

Identifier Code

HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2025-IHPCSS-02

Call

Support to the International HPC Summer School

Summary

The primary objective is European support of the organisation and implementation and of the International HPC Summer School (IHPCSS). This includes financial support for the annual participation of up to 40 early career researchers in HPC from EuroHPC Participating States in the IHPCSS. Building on prior experience, the initiative aims to deliver high-quality, multidisciplinary training in high-performance computing and quantum technologies to graduate students pursuing a PhD and early career postdoctoral researchers. Through co-organisation with leading international partners in HPC, the action will ensure a world-class training programme, delivered by leading HPC specialists, and a balanced mix of theoretical and practical sessions. The IHPCSS also seeks to foster international collaboration, promote diversity and inclusion, and enhance the global visibility of European HPC expertise as promoted by EuroHPC JU. The action will implement structured evaluation mechanisms to continuously improve the programme and explore synergies with other global HPC training initiatives.

Detailed Call Description

Proposals should clearly describe all activities implemented by the consortium and the associated resources, including:

  • Select hosting locations and manage logistical arrangements together with international partners for each edition of the summer school.
  • Develop and disseminate open calls for applications for European participation, ensuring broad outreach across Europe.
  • Evaluate applications and select European participants in coordination with the EuroHPC JU, with a focus on a geographical intake and diversity.
  • Design and coordinate the training programme, including scientific, technical, mentoring, and networking components.
  • Implement mechanisms to identify and select European HPC tutors and mentors for programme delivery and support in coordination with the EuroHPC JU.
  • Provide financial support for travel, accommodation, and subsistence for the selected European participants and contributors.
  • Coordinate on-site activities and ensure smooth event execution during the summer schools.
  • Evaluate programme outcomes and gather feedback to inform future improvements.
  • Promote collaboration and inclusivity, engaging with underrepresented groups and explore synergies with other training initiatives.
  • The selection of students for participation in the IHPCSS should be based on an annually open call for applications.

Call Total Budget

€1.00 million

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

100%

Expected EU contribution per project: between €500.000 and €1.000.000.

One project is expected to be funded  under this call.

Beneficiaries may provide financial support to third parties.  A minimum of €350.000 of the requested funds should be allocated to financial support of third parties. Financial support to one application must not exceed a total amount of €5.000.

The expected duration of this action is 48 months.

Thematic Categories

  • Education and training
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Information Technology
  • Research, Technological Development and Innovation

Eligibility for Participation

  • Businesses
  • Educational Institutions
  • Large Enterprises
  • Legal Entities
  • NGOs
  • Non Profit Organisations
  • Other Beneficiaries
  • Private Bodies
  • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
  • Semi-governmental organisations
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • State-owned Enterprises

Eligibility For Participation Notes

The admissibility and eligibility conditions are described in Annex AAnnex B and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Call Opening Date

01/07/2025

Call Closing Date

02/10/2025

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