CSCS offers two types of allocations for Piz Daint.
More information: https://www.cscs.ch/user-lab/allocation-schemes/

Production projects

• Aim: production work for a specific scientific project.
• Submission is possible at any time
• Two allocation periods per year:
  • Starting on April 1st (submission until October of the previous year)
  • Starting on October 1st (submission until May)
• Projects are granted access based on scientific merit and technical feasibility.
• Allocations are valid for one year.
• Eligibility: No restriction with respect to affiliation or nationality. Proposers must hold at least the position of post-doc within their institution.

More information and review timeline:
https://www.cscs.ch/user-lab/allocation-schemes/production-projects/

Development projects

• Aim: work on codes and algorithms.
• Submission is possible at any time
• Large development proposals:
  • More than 36,000 core-hours per year for up to 3 years
  • Two allocation periods per year:
    • Starting on April 1st (submission until October of the previous year)
    • Starting on October 1st (submission until May)
  • Granted based on scientific merit and technical feasibility
• Small development projects:
  • Less than 36,000 core-hours for up to 1 year
  • Continuous submission without fix allocation periods.
  • Granted based on technical and feasibility assessment.

More information and review timeline:
https://www.cscs.ch/user-lab/allocation-schemes/development-projects/