Skip to content

NERSC Software Support Policy

Disallowed software

NERSC does not allow the use of:

  • Classified or controlled military defense information
  • Export controlled or ITAR codes or data
  • Personally identifiable information
  • Protected health information

Software meeting this definition is disallowed even if it is not explicitly listed as "Resticted".

Additionally, as stated in the "Security" tab of the ERCAP Request Form, NERSC supports only open research intended to be published in open scientific journals. Proprietary research is not allowed.