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okf_version: "0.2"
title: "AI research resources"
description: "External AI, LLM, and agent resources for UNM researchers whose projects need access to research-oriented AI services."
type: Reference
tags:
  - Research computing
  - Arts and Sciences
  - AI
  - LLMs
  - Research support
generated:
  by: "human:jcrowley"
  at: "2026-10-13T00:00:00Z"
sources:
  - id: nairr-pilot-allocations
    resource: "https://nairrpilot.org/opportunities/allocations"
    title: "NAIRR Pilot allocation opportunities"
    author: "org:NAIRR Pilot"
  - id: access-ci-account
    resource: "https://account.access-ci.org/register"
    title: "ACCESS account registration"
    author: "org:ACCESS"
  - id: cyverse-ai-verde-api
    resource: "https://aiverde-docs.cyverse.ai/api/"
    title: "AI-VERDE API documentation"
    author: "org:CyVerse"
---

# AI research resources

CARC does not currently provide hosted AI, large language model (LLM), or
agent services as a production service. Researchers whose projects require
AI models, API access, or agent-oriented workflows can request or explore
research-focused services through the external programs below.

These resources may be useful for faculty principal investigators, postdoctoral
researchers, graduate students, undergraduate students working on mentored
research, and research staff. Each service has its own eligibility rules,
allocation process, acceptable-use requirements, and account-review workflow.

## External resources

### NAIRR Pilot

The [NAIRR Pilot allocation opportunities](https://nairrpilot.org/opportunities/allocations){target=_blank}
page is a starting point for researchers seeking access to national AI
research resources. It is intended for research and education projects that
need AI-related computing, model, data, or platform access beyond what a local
department or campus service can provide.

### ACCESS

[ACCESS account registration](https://account.access-ci.org/register){target=_blank}
is the entry point for researchers who want to use NSF-funded advanced
cyberinfrastructure. ACCESS can be appropriate when a project needs national
research computing resources, allocations, or services that support larger
computational workflows.

### AI-VERDE

[AI-VERDE](https://aiverde-docs.cyverse.ai/api/){target=_blank} provides
documentation for using CyVerse's AI-VERDE services, including an
OpenAI-compatible API for connecting tools and code to available models.
Researchers who need API-based access for scripts, notebooks, or agent
workflows may find this a useful place to start.

## Who can use these resources

Access usually depends on the service and the research context. In general,
these programs are aimed at academic research and education users such as PIs,
postdocs, graduate students, students working under faculty supervision, and
research staff. Some requests may need a project description, sponsoring PI,
institutional affiliation, or explanation of the computational and AI
requirements.

Before applying, be ready to describe:

* the research goal or education use case;
* why AI, LLM, API, or agent access is needed;
* expected data sensitivity and privacy considerations;
* the scale of the requested work, such as model access, computing time, or
  workflow requirements;
* the people who need access and their roles on the project.

## Get help

The CARC Research Facilitation team is happy to talk through options, help
scope the technical requirements, and point researchers toward the most
appropriate external service. For questions, email
[researchtech@unm.edu](mailto:researchtech@unm.edu) or visit
[office and consultation hours](contact/office-hours.md).