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Applying for Access

Access to Isambard-AI and Isambard 3 are allocated by bodies external to BriCS. Prospective users will need to apply via these routes.

Isambard-AI

DSIT/UKRI Allocation

The AIRR Expression of Interest is seeking expressions of interest from researchers and innovators who can demonstrate a clear need for AI compute and may be suitable for early access to the Isambard AI and Dawn services as part of their testing phase. Closes 19-Dec-2025.

University of Bristol Allocation

Permanent staff members at the University of Bristol are eligible to apply for the University of Bristol allocation. It is expected that calls will be issued every 3 months, advertised internally to the university.

Isambard 3

UKRI Tier 2 allocation

The periodic UKRI Teir 2 HPC calls are open to UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. These calls are usually released each Spring and Autumn. Past calls provide further information and methods for receiving updates:

GW4 Alliance Allocation

Isambard 3 is hosted by the University of Bristol and operated by the GW4 Alliance, and each member institution may apply for access. Each institution manages its own application process and will be advertised internally.

  • University of Bristol - applications are presently being allocated monthly.

External information

Information and links are based on best knowledge at the time of writing, and provided on a best endeavours basis. Prospective users should engage with external entities for authoritative guidance.