# Applying



# Who can apply to use the INCD infrastructure?

INCD is open to researchers from Portuguese scientific and academic organizations in all areas of knowledge.

# Can researchers from foreign organizations apply to use the INCD infrastructure?

* Researchers from foreign organizations can be eligible to use INCD when they cooperate with Portuguese researchers in common projects, initiatives and infrastructures.
* The initial application form must be submitted by a researcher from a Portuguese academic or research organization, and when approved further users can be added either national or international.

# How to apply to use the INCD infrastructure?

Please fill the “New request” form available at: https://portal.incd.pt

# How much time will it take to get an answer and gain access?

* Depends on the size and specificities of the request.
* If your project is approved and resources are available the process will take less than one week.
* Projects requiring fewer compute and storage resources are generally easier and faster to accommodate.

# How to contact us?

You can contact us via e-mail to the INCD Computing Services helpdesk address in: [INCD](http://www.incd.pt/?p=contactos&lang=en)