OpenFieldHiPerGator Supercomputing & Climate AI Modeling Project
High-performance computing project deploying GPU-accelerated deep neural networks on NVIDIA SuperPOD architectures to predict extreme hurricane storm surges across the Gulf Coast.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Degree in Computer Science, Atmospheric Sciences, or Applied Mathematics with 3.4+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Proficiency in CUDA, Python, PyTorch, and MPI parallel computing
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $28,000 annual research assistantship sponsored by NSF Cyberinfrastructure Grant
- Application fee
- $30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver included
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Florida documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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