How to start?

1

Create account

Visit the PLGrid Portal and register as our new user. Welcome on board!

2

Get an affiliation

You need an affiliation to use our supercomputing resources. This can be obtained by all persons conducting research at Polish research units, as well as students, PhDs and research assistants working with them. Go to the Affiliations tab and specify your link to a Polish research unit.

3

Create new team

Define the team before you start working. PLGrid teams enable easy way of sharing resources within a research group. Set up a team also if you currently do research on your own: go to the Teams tab in the PLGrid Portal.

4

Apply for a service

Which supercomputer do you want to work on? Check and apply for the access service to the cluster of your choice. You can also apply for access to multiple machines.

5

Apply for a grant

It is almost done. Think about resources you need (CPU, GPU, Storage) and then submit a computing grant proposal in the Grants tab.

6

Perform your calculations!

Now you can focus on your research. Your calculations are carried out with one of our supercomputers.

7

Settle with publications

After completing your calculations and research work show us the results – settle your grant with previously declared publications. Please remember to include acknowledgements to PLGrid in all of them, including posters and conference presentations.