Grant opportunity
UNESCO Remote Access to Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing Infrastructure
UNESCO and AI-Lab/CBPF are opening advanced computing infrastructure to early-career researchers from underserved regions for AI, data-science and computational-modelling projects.
- Funder
- UNESCO / AI-Lab at the Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF)
- Applications close 31 August 2026
- Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Remote access to AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, mentoring, joint training and collaborative data challenges
- Applicant
- MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty members from the eligible regions who have a clearly defined research project or innovative idea and strong English proficiency.
- Discipline
- Computer Science, Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Region
- Latin America and the Caribbean / Africa / Ukraine / Small Island Developing States
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The initiative broadens equitable access to AI and HPC infrastructure and supports collaborative research and capacity building.
Who can apply
Applicants must belong to one of the named early-career categories, be based in an eligible region and present a defined project or innovative idea that can use the remote infrastructure.
What it supports
- Artificial intelligence and data science.
- Computational modelling, life sciences and environmental health.
- Digital innovation, mentoring, training and collaborative data challenges.
Funding and duration
- Selected applicants receive remote access to an HPC environment in Latin America.
- The programme includes mentoring, joint training and collaborative challenges.
- No cash award is stated on the official call page.
Applications close 31 August 2026
Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
How to apply
Complete the application form linked from UNESCO's official announcement by 31 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
UNESCO and the Brazilian Center for Physics Research are offering remote access to advanced AI and high-performance computing resources. The programme is designed to reduce infrastructure barriers for young researchers and build international capacity through hands-on projects, mentoring and collaborative training.
Eligibility
Applicants must belong to one of the named early-career categories, be based in an eligible region and present a defined project or innovative idea that can use the remote infrastructure.
Funding and benefits
Selected applicants receive remote access to an HPC environment in Latin America.
The programme includes mentoring, joint training and collaborative challenges.
No cash award is stated on the official call page.
Themes and supported activities
Artificial intelligence and data science.
Computational modelling, life sciences and environmental health.
Digital innovation, mentoring, training and collaborative data challenges.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 31 August 2026: Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the application form linked from UNESCO's official announcement by 31 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.