Exceptional Longevity

Exceptional Longevity (EL) Consortia members are eligible for cloud credits on CAVATICA that are available in scalable amounts, allowing users to explore datasets and the platform independently before writing an application to support larger analyses.

EL Consortia members are defined as researchers who are affiliated with one of the National Institute of Aging (NIA)-funded exceptional longevity translational research projects.

$300 USD Pilot Credits - All EL Consortia Members

To participate in the pilot program, please create an account on CAVATICA and then write to [email protected]. In your email, please include:

• Your full name and institutional affiliation
• Your CAVATICA account username
• A statement that you are a member of the Exceptional Longevity Program.

Please allow 1-2 business days before funds will be added to your account.

$1,000 USD Limited Credits Billing Group

Users may apply for credits to support specific projects. These Limited Credits billing groups are capped at $1,000. Researchers can use these credits to build and test workflows on the platform, complete small analysis projects, or carry out benchmarking experiments in preparation for larger analysis projects.

To apply for a Limited Credits Billing Group, users should contact Milan Vu (Sage Bionetworks) at [email protected]. Users should include a brief description of their intended use for the credits, less than one page typed.

Up to $20,000 USD Extended Credits Billing Group

Users who have received a Limited Credits billing group are eligible to apply for additional credits to complete a larger research project. These Extended Credits billing groups are capped at $20,000. A list of questions including preliminary results and benchmarking outcomes from the Limited Credits stage will be asked and reviewed during the application process.

To apply for an Extended Credits Billing Group, users should contact Milan Vu (Sage Bionetworks) at [email protected]. Users should include a detailed description of their intended use for the credits, a description of their activities accomplished under the Limited Credits billing group, and a calculated estimate of cost based on intended workflows and datasets.

For more information about the Exceptional Longevity program, visit the ELITE Portal.