Research Participant Proposal: Questionnaire

As part of the Alliance’s 2023-25 digital research infrastructure (DRI) investments, we are developing the Alliance Cloud Connect Pilot, a new portal providing seamless access to commercial and community cloud. Canadian researchers from diverse sectors are invited to help us test and assess this cutting-edge platform at different stages of development, while also gaining access to Cloud Connect services and capabilities. To apply, participants must complete the application form.

Identity

Name

Title

Department

Affiliation

Field of Study

Size of Research Group

Describe Your Research

(1 - 2 paragraphs)

Interests and Participation

In which Components of the Pilot are you interested in participating (Magic Castle, Jupyter, Single Pane of Glass, etc.)?

(See Section 4.3)

What would be your group’s role? Choose from either early-stage agile active development/collaboration with the platform development teams, or later-stage beta tester.

Please include a rough estimate of the FTE level of commitment from your group over the duration of the pilot (Sep 2024 - Mar 2025).

Note: There is no correct/wrong answer to this question; this will simply allow us to scope the testing of different Components.

Describe how you would envision the FTEs you described above participating in testing the Pilot Components that you are interested in.

(1-4 paragraphs)

Expertise in Your Research Group

The CfP welcomes new users of cloud and DRI services and such users are encouraged to apply. Although all participants may not have extensive experience, it is helpful for us to have a description of the experience you do have using DRI services as a participating research team.

Please describe (in one paragraph, at a high level):

Number of years and type of experience using cloud computing (e.g., Alliance OpenStack Community Cloud, Public Cloud services such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud):

Number of years and type of experience using ARC systems:

Number of years and type of experience using research software:

Number of years and type of experience developing research software:

Please describe the digital research workflows, research software and research platforms that your team currently uses (1-2 paragraphs):

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Research Participant Proposal: Questionnaire

Identity

Interests and Participation

Expertise in Your Research Group