Apply for access to Marlowe
Marlowe is available to all Stanford faculty for GPU-accelerated research. New PIs receive 5,000 free introductory GPU-hours.
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Choose your level
Basic Access
5,000 free GPU-hours for new PIs
- Basic Access is valid for one year
- Jobs may be preempted by higher-priority work
- Research Data Scientist consulting support
- 5,000 free GPU-hours for PIs new to Marlowe (one cycle)
Application must be completed by the faculty PI personally.
Medium Project
Up to 10,000 GPU-hours per cycle
- Project access is valid for one cycle (~12 weeks)
- Non-preemptible job scheduling
- Research Data Scientist partnership for scaling
Requires Basic Access first. See the Project Application Guide.
Large Project
10,000+ GPU-hours per cycle
- Project access is valid for one cycle (~12 weeks)
- Non-preemptible job scheduling
- Research Data Scientist partnership for scaling
- Scheduling coordination for large runs
Requires Basic Access first. See the Project Application Guide.
Recharge rates
Marlowe runs on a subsidized recharge model that sustains and improves the system. Rates are set by VPDoR, held below market value, and are subject to change — we give at least one month's notice before any increase. New PIs receive 5,000 free introductory GPU-hours; beyond the free Basic Access tier, usage is billed monthly to your research account (PTA).
| Resource | Non-preemptible (Medium / Large Projects) |
Preemptible (Basic Access) |
|---|---|---|
| GPU usage | $0.25 / GPU-hour | $0.20 / GPU-hour |
| CPU usage | $0.010 / CPU-hour | $0.005 / CPU-hour |
| Storage type | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| IntelliFlash (/projects) | $20 / TB per month |
Billing applies monthly to GPU-hours, CPU-hours, and project storage; there are no retroactive charges. Add or update your Basic Access PTA via this form. Questions? Reach the team on Slack #marlowe-researchers or at marlowe-info@stanford.edu.
How it works.
From application to first job in four steps. Most new PIs are up and running within a week.
- Apply Faculty PIs complete the Basic Access form. Most applications are processed within a few business days.
- Onboard Receive your Marlowe account, SSH access, and an introduction to the platform from the RDS team.
- Compute Submit jobs via Slurm, access the parallel filesystem, and start training at scale.
- Scale When you're ready for more, apply for a Medium or Large Project with your RDS partner.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is eligible?
- Marlowe is available to all Stanford faculty PIs conducting research that benefits from GPU-accelerated computing. Graduate students and postdocs can use the system under a faculty PI's allocation.
- What does “recharge” mean?
- Beyond the free Basic Access tier, GPU-hours are billed at Stanford's internal recharge rate. Costs are charged to your research account (PTA). See recharge rates above for details.
- How long does approval take?
- All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and typically processed within a few business days.
- What if I need help getting started?
- Every Marlowe PI is paired with a Research Data Scientist who can help with code optimization, multi-node scaling, and making the most of your allocation.