The use of computer-aided models is no longer limited to scientific and technical research areas, but is steadily increasing in all scientific fields. At the same time, these computer models are constantly evolving and offer researchers a wide range of new possibilities. For example, chemical reactions can be conveniently simulated on the computer, or complex measurement data can be evaluated by AI models.
However, the development of new models, especially if they are to be run on high-performance computers (HPC systems), requires additional skills in the field of research software engineering (RSE), which is not typically one of the core competencies of researchers. For them, the efficient and sustainable use of computer models represents a challenge that often cannot be overcome without expert support.
This is where the new state project bwRSE4HPC comes in. As part of a multi-stage support project, both experienced HPC users and HPC newcomers are advised in their software-supported research, and more stable, reliable and faster code is developed in joint projects. Researchers can apply via an online form with a specific RSE project for their computing project. For smaller projects and questions, an "exploration project" with a processing time of up to 6 weeks can be applied for. For longer collaborations of up to 6 months, a "realization project" is recommended.
You can find more details on the development page www.bwrse4hpc.de. If you would like to contact the support team directly, please send an e-mail to support∂bwrse4hpc.de.