Getting Started

Thank you for your interest in using The Texas A&M University System VISION Supercomputer. Below, you will find information on application requirements, what to prepare before submitting your request, an overview of our review process, and the next steps after your allocation is approved.

Before You Apply

Before submitting a project application, please review the information below to determine whether VISION is an appropriate fit for your project and to ensure you have the information needed to complete the application.

Who Should Apply?

Applications should be submitted by the Principal Investigator (PI), project sponsor, or designated project lead responsible for the work being conducted on VISION.

Each project requires its own application and approval. If you have multiple distinct projects, submit a separate application for each one.

What to Prepare

Please be prepared to provide:

  • Project name and abbreviation
  • Project description and anticipated outcomes
  • Funding information and Maestro ID #, if applicable
  • Expected computational requirements
  • GPU and system utilization needs
  • Information about project personnel who may require access
  • Information about external collaborators
  • Any special compliance, security, or regulatory considerations

Estimated time to complete the application: 15–20 minutes.

How to Apply

Once you have gathered the information above, complete the application at the link below.

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Project Review Process

After submission, your application will be reviewed to determine project eligibility, resource requirements and any compliance considerations. Depending on project characteristics, additional review may be required before approval. Once approved, projects move into provisioning and onboarding.

Learn more about the full review process.

After Approval

If your project is approved, you will move into the provisioning and onboarding phase. The following sections outline expectations for project leads, team members and all users before beginning work on VISION.

Project Responsibilities

Approved projects should expect to:

  • Complete onboarding activities
  • Review platform documentation and usage guidance
  • Maintain accurate project membership information
  • Comply with all applicable policies and requirements
  • Use allocated resources responsibly
  • Notify the VISION team of significant project changes

Project Team Members

All VISION users must be associated with an approved project. As part of onboarding:

  • Project membership will be reviewed and managed by the project lead.
  • Individual users may be required to complete additional acknowledgments or compliance steps.
  • Access is not granted until all required approvals are completed.

Documentation and Training

Before beginning work on VISION, users should expect to review available documentation covering topics such as:

  • Getting started with VISION
  • Access and onboarding procedures
  • Data transfer and storage
  • Running workloads and jobs
  • Platform usage best practices
  • Support resources

Certain project categories may require additional training or compliance briefings.

Need Help?

If you have questions about project eligibility, application requirements, onboarding, compliance considerations, or resource needs, please contact the VISION team at [email protected] before submitting your application.