NERSC Invites QIS Research Proposals for Perlmutter Supercomputer Access

NERSC is accepting project proposals for quantum information science (QIS) research using the Perlmutter supercomputer during the 2026 Allocation Year, which ends on January 16, 2027. Awardees will receive up to 20,000 GPU node hours, with each node containing four NVIDIA A100 GPUs.

Proposals may cover topics such as quantum simulation, hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, software development for quantum computing, and interactions with traditional HPC systems. Successful applicants will partner with NERSC and Nvidia staff to optimize workflows.

Proposals must demonstrate effective use of Perlmutter's features and the capabilities of the upcoming Doudna supercomputer, aligning with Department of Energy research objectives. Compliance with NERSC policies is mandatory, and an