Research Computing provides cutting-edge computational and storage resources, and expert support to drive innovation and discovery at the University of Louisville (UofL).

There are three shared high performance computing systems and one shared storage system available on-premises to UofL students, faculty, and staff for performing cutting-edge "in silico" research. We provide support for: large-scale data management, handling regulated data and compliant computing, accessing the national cyberinfrastructure including a cloud computing platform, and hosting dedicated hardware in a data center environment. Expert consultation for software and workflow optimization are also available.

Services (6)

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

University-affiliated faculty members, postdocs, students or research lab staff members can request accounts for access to powerful computing systems. All of the systems are administered by a team of specialized HPC system administrators and supported by a team of research computing consultants with experience in HPC.

Data Storage & Management

We work to help you determine the resources best suited to your storage needs, including secure, high-capacity storage solutions, and data transfer services for research data.

Regulated Data & Compliant Computing

Our team facilitates navigation of compliance requirements for regulated data by connecting researchers with appropriate compliance, risk, legal and other ITS teams.

Expert Consultation

Support to optimize code and workflows, selection of computing resources, scripting and visualization. Grant writing support including system design and budgetary quotes.

Cloud Computing

Support for enabling workflows on non-commercial and commercial cloud computing platforms.

Hosting Services

We offer a condo-model for hosting, operating and maintaining researcher-funded computing and storage infrastructure.