The NCMAS 2021 Call for Applications will open during the week 21-25 September 2020. Information and application forms for the 2021 call will be available at https://ncmas.nci.org.au. Please check this URL and watch for public announcements of the 2021 call from the NCMAS Secretariat.
Information for the NCMAS 2020 Call for Applications is provided here in a read-only form to support returning NCMAS applicants. Please note that your NCMAS 2021 application must be submitted using the online form available at https://ncmas.nci.org.au.
NCMAS 2020 Application Reference
Access to your NCMAS 2020 application is provided here for reference purposes only. Applications to the NCMAS 2021 call must be submitted at https://ncmas.nci.org.au.
Important Dates
| Dates | Milestone |
| 5 August | Applications Open |
| 20 September | Applications Close 5:00pm AEST |
| 23 September - 4 October | Administrative and technical assessment |
| 8 October - 22 November | Merit assessment |
| 25 - 26 November | Allocation Committee meeting |
| Announcement of outcomes |
Supporting Documentation
All applicants should read the NCMAS 2020 supporting documentation in full before starting their applications.
- NCMAS 2020 Information for Applicants (PDF) - General information, rules, guidelines and how to apply.
- NCMAS 2020 Application Form Outline (PDF) - Outline of the application form to help applicants draft their applications.
- NCMAS 2020 ORCID User Guide (PDF) - How to use ORCID to prepare your NCMAS application.
The Secretariat will provide notifications here if there are updates to NCMAS documentation during the call.
On-line Information Course
Applicants can also take a free, self-paced information course on NCMAS 2020 at
https://learning.hpc-australia.org.au
This course provides an overview of NCMAS and it’s merit-based allocation process, and information about the 2020 call. It also provides information on best practices and general recommendations for all applicants.
Completion of the online information course is mandatory for new NCMAS applicants. All returning applicants, and project teams, are also encouraged to complete the course to be fully informed about NCMAS.
NCI and the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre will provide additional self-guided user training through this online system in 2020.
Getting Assistance
You can request help by sending an email to ncmas@nci.org.au.
