Verein für Nationales Hochleistungsrechnen

The NHR-Verein e.V. (Verein für Nationales Hochleistungsrechnen) is an association of nine university computing centers in Germany that specialize in the field of high-performance computing (HPC). Founded in August 2021, the association combines the efforts of the NHR centers to provide a nationally coordinated and internationally competitive HPC infrastructure[1][2][3].

The main mission of the NHR-Verein is to promote science and research in the field of high-performance computing. The association aims to gain new technical and scientific insights and to support education and the scientific workforce in this area. To this end, the NHR-Verein operates a graduate school that offers researchers the opportunity to work at the interface of computational science, physics, and chemistry[1][2].

• High-Performance Computing Infrastructure: The NHR-Verein provides powerful computing resources for scientific research that are used in various application fields such as applied mathematics, computer science, and HPC.
• Consulting and Training: The association offers comprehensive consulting and training for the efficient use of HPC systems.
• Research Support: The NHR centers support researchers by providing data, simulations, and other scientific services. This also includes the generation and provision of research data according to the FAIR criteria (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)[1][2][5].

The NHR-Verein is committed to the long-term sustainability of the research infrastructure. This includes:

• Data Management: The association works on the provision, storage, archiving, and publication of research data to ensure a sustainable and long-term available data infrastructure[5].
• International Collaborations: The NHR-Verein has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Joint Usage/Research Center for Interdisciplinary Large-scale Information Infrastructures (JHPCN) in Japan, for example, to strengthen collaboration in research, teaching, and training[1].
• Diversity and Inclusion: The association promotes the establishment of chapters such as Women in HPC (WHPC) to support women and minorities in the scientific HPC community and to create a more inclusive and diverse community[1].

The NHR-Verein is led by a three-member board consisting of Prof. Christof Schütte (Chair), Prof. Gerhard Wellein, and Prof. Christian Plessl. The office supports the association and its bodies, coordinates joint activities and projects, and serves as a point of contact for NHR members. Additionally, there is a strategy committee and an operator committee that coordinate the strategic and operational development of the NHR centers[1].

The NHR-Verein e.V. plays a central role in promoting high-performance computing in Germany and contributes to the advancement of scientific research and education through its diverse activities and initiatives.

• 1 - https://www.nhr-verein.de/unsere-struktur
• 2 - https://app.swapcard.com/event/isc-high-performance-2022/exhibitor/RXhoaWJpdG9yXzY2NTgxMg==
• 3 - https://www.nhr-verein.de
• 4 - https://hpc.fau.de
• 5 - https://www.bmbf.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/files/Forschungsdatengesetz/Verein_fuer_Nationales_Hochleistungsrechnen.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1