Resource Allocation Competition
The Resource Allocation Competition (RAC) enables faculty members and their research groups to access compute, storage and cloud resources beyond what can be obtained via the Rapid Access Service.
Contact for guidance
If you are not sure about which application process is best for your project, please email allocations@tech.alliancecan.ca.
You may also wish to consult the RAC Frequently Asked Questions and Technical Glossary.
Key dates¶
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Resources for Research Groups (RRG) (Including Fast Track applications) Research Platforms and Portals (RPP) (Including RPP Annual Progress Reports) |
September 23 to November 3, 2026, until 11:59 PM (EST) |
| RAC general overview information session | September 22 (English) – Register |
| RAC general overview information session | September 24 (French) – Register |
| Information session about GPU requests | September 25 (French) - Register |
| Information session about GPU requests | September 28 (English) - Register |
| Information session about Cloud requests | TBC |
| Announcement of RAC results | Late March 2027 |
| Start of allocations | Early April 2027 |
Deadline
An extension of the application deadline is not possible.
Useful RAC documentation¶
- RAC Application Guide (for RRG and RPP full applications)
- Available resources
- RAC FAQ
- Rapid Access Service
Past competitions¶
To view the annual reports with the results of past RAC rounds, including the list of awards, please visit this page.