Powering High-Impact Research
UFIT Research Computing gives researchers using the HiPerGator supercomputer the resources to do transformational work. Our experienced professional team offers comprehensive training, consulting, advanced software, and proposal support.
We Are Here to Help You
- We offer multiple training sessions each semester. These sessions are free and open to all UF researchers.
- We respond to UFIT support requests for all HiPerGator needs.
- For one-on-one consultant expertise, visit our “walk-in” locations during open hours or by appointment.
- We maintain proposal support documentation, including sample letters of commitment and facilities descriptions, to allow researchers a tighter focus on their projects.
- UFIT Research Computing’s resource access is available through a purchase request.
HiPerGator
HiPerGator is the fastest AI supercomputer of its kind in higher education. Its processing power helps fulfill UF’s commitment to infuse AI across the curriculum.
Power for Research and TeachingNVIDIA
Together, UF and NVIDIA are addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges through AI. More than hardware, the partnership with NVIDIA brings that company’s expert scientists into collaborations with UF researchers (details on how to become a partner).
The Power of CollaborationTypes of Support
UFIT Research Computing offers both hardware and software support.
Walk-in Support
Walk-in support is available at several locations throughout the week from our UFIT Research Computing Facilitators.
To streamline appointments with our support staff, please consider using the Online Booking Tool.
For users of HiPerGator from universities in the State of Florida, please contact your local support for new allocations as well as help with existing allocations listed here: External University Contacts
Linux Support
UFIT Research Computing offers Linux support for a variety of circumstances including Linux desktop support and Linux connection to UFRC.
Contact Brian Bartholomew, UFIT Research Computing’s primary contact for Linux. Connect with Brian during Linux support office hours or by appointment at bb@ufl.edu or (352) 294-3995.
Linux Support Documentation:
Proposal Support
UFIT Research Computing partner with you to make your proposal more competitive. The existing infrastructure provided by the University with support from the Provost, the VP for Research, and the VP and Chief Information Officer can help stretch your budget further. Please contact us with questions about writing a proposal.
Classroom Support
In partnership with the George A. Smathers Libraries, UFIT Research Computing provides HiPerGator and HiPerGator-RV access to students who do not have funding through University researchers. Request Access to HiPerGator.
UFIT Research Computing compute facilities may be used in support regular academic courses. The knowledge and skills acquired in these courses will benefit students who need UFIT Research Computing resources for their research. More about Teaching Support.
Support Tips
- No pasted script please! If you have a problem script, let us know where the script is located.
- Use meaningful, specific headers.
- Be precise and informative about your problem.
- Describe the symptoms of your problem in chronological order.
- Describe the goal, not the step.
Support requests provide a traceable, permanent record of your issue and are systematically reviewed daily to ensure they are addressed as quickly as possible, whereas issues submitted via email can be easily lost or overlooked.
Learn the steps for obtaining your HiPerGator account. HiPerGator is the University of Florida supercomputer, among the most powerful supercomputers in higher education worldwide.
The Fastest Supercomputer in U.S. Higher Ed
Learn about the power and speed of HiPerGator, and how UF faculty are using HiPerGator to solve global issues.
Teaching with HiPerGator
Instructors are welcome to contact UFIT’s Research Computing staff and request access for their course.
AI Appreciation: HiPerGator
With the launch of the next generation of HiPerGator planned for 2025, a new era of computational research is on the horizon.
Upcoming Events
Join one of our upcoming HiPerGator Thursday trainings for direct instruction and tips to power your research.
Contact AI at UF
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 113175
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
Physical Address
105 Ayers Building at Innovation Square
720 SW Second Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601
Call us: (352) 294-1895