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Request a Project Allocation
Mount Sinai HPC operates two distinct computing environments. Select the cluster appropriate for your project’s data classification and compliance tier:
Standard
Minerva Cluster
General HPC cluster for computational research workloads without controlled-access data requirements.
Allocation Workflow
- New Projects: Reviewed by the Minerva HPC team; allocation notices are emailed to PIs and delegates.
- Existing Projects: Re-enter your original form using your return code to update quotas, members, or delegates.
- Annual Compliance: Subject to standard institutional fund billing and annual HIPAA review.
Restricted
Minerva-Res Cluster
Hardened environment dedicated to NIH controlled-access data, CMS RIF/LDS data, or equivalent CUI protections.
Billing Notice: Chargeback billing takes effect October 1, 2026. See policy schedule below.
Restricted-Access Prerequisites
- Baseline: Adheres to all standard Minerva application review and return code workflows.
- Active DUA Required: Must maintain an active Data Use Agreement through the Grants and Contracts Office (GCO) (DUA SOP).
- PI Annual Acknowledgement: PI must sign the Annual Policies via forms.hpc.mssm.edu.
- Accounts: Individual accounts are provisioned only after project approval. External collaborator accounts are not supported.
Policies, Compliance & Deactivation
Rolling Allocation Model (Effective since 2021)
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Allocations run on a continuous rolling cycle for both clusters:
- No annual renewal submission is needed for continuing projects.
- No fixed annual deadline for submitting new project requests.
- PIs or delegates are prompted to update project attributes as needed.
Annual Deadlines & Billing Schedule
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| Cluster | Requirement | Deadline / Frequency | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva | Signed HIPAA Agreement & Valid Fund Number | December 31 (HIPAA) · 15th of 2nd month in billing cycle | HIPAA Policy · Fee Schedule |
| Minerva-Res | All Minerva rules + Active GCO DUA + Chargeback | DUA Renewal · Chargeback begins Oct 1, 2026 | GCO DUA SOP · Fee Schedule & Policy |
Deactivation Criteria
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Allocations and associated accounts are deactivated under the following circumstances:
All Projects (Minerva & Minerva-Res):
- No valid funding number received by the deadline (see Fee Schedule).
- No signed annual HIPAA form on file from the PI by December 31.
- No valid Allocation Request Form on file, or project completion.
Minerva-Res Specific:
- Data Use Agreement (DUA) expires or is terminated by the Grants and Contracts Office (GCO).
- Account is no longer associated with an active, approved Minerva-Res project.
- Institutional affiliation ends, or a NIST SP 800-171 compliance violation occurs.