The Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) Service Agreement establishes the terms and agreements between the organization requesting access to the DREN and the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) for use of the DREN. It documents the guidelines and procedures to be observed by the organization requesting DREN service. The DREN Service Agreement constitutes the "contract" with the HPCMP. The requesting organization and the DREN Point of Contact for that organization must concur with all terms of the DREN Service Agreement, as a prerequisite to receiving and maintaining DREN service. Contact information for the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Associate Director for Networking, DREN Operations Manager and other DREN personnel are in Attachment 2 of the DREN Service Agreement.
Download DREN Service Agreement (DoD PKI Required): (Updated 09 August 2017)
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Download DREN Service Agreement Attachment 1 - Site Organization Concurrence Statement of Agreement (DoD PKI Required): (Updated 11 January 2017)
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Download DREN Service Agreement Attachment 3 - Consent to Monitor Template (DoD PKI Required): (Updated 11 January 2017)
Download DREN Service Agreement Attachment 5 - Points Of Contact (DoD PKI Required): (Updated 11 January 2017)
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Download DREN Service Agreement Attachment 6 - Routing (DoD PKI Required): (Updated 11 January 2017)
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Download DREN Service Agreement Attachment 7 - Mission Statement (DoD PKI Required): (Updated 11 January 2017)
Nominations deadline: 10 August 2022
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) requests nominations from the HPCMP community for the HPCMP 2022 Hero Awards. Each year, the Hero Awards recognize outstanding individuals who support the DoD through the use of HPC.
For nominations instructions, please refer to the 2022 HPCMP Hero Awards Nomination Package below:
HPCMP 2022 Hero Award Nomination Package Memo
HPCMP 2022 Hero Award Nomination Package
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The HIP is sponsored by the Department of Defense (DOD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program and provides undergraduate and graduate students, majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, internship opportunities to gain exposure to and experience with high end computing (HEC) by working under the mentorship of scientists and engineers at DoD facilities across the nation.
Interns will be paired with DoD mentors for a 10-week research experience starting on or around March 29, 2023.
Interns will receive a stipend typically based on academic standing, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits include a relocation allowance to cover some initial incidental costs and reimbursement for travel to/from the duty station at the start/ conclusion of the internship.
Intern Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- 18 years or older at the time of application
- STEM discipline major
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing (varies by opportunity posting)
- Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
- Note: Applicants should be able to pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) security investigation should they be selected and accept the internship offer
Application Components:
- Zintellect Profile
- Educational and Employment History
- Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
- Resume (PDF)
- Transcripts/Academic Records (official transcript or copy of the student academic records)
- One recommendation. (Recommenders will be asked to rate prospective intern’s scientific capabilities, and personal characteristics and to describe how they know the applicant via website).