Frequently Asked Questions about the CCDB: Difference between revisions

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Researchers are usually working on at least one research project. For reporting purposes, we need to be able to provide statistics on how our facilities are used, but the word “project” is too ambiguous, therefore we use a name which does not have any implicit meanings. Also, computing resources are not allocated to individuals, they are allocated to groups of researchers. The RAP is the group of researchers which resources are allocated to.
Researchers are usually working on at least one research project. For reporting purposes, we need to be able to provide statistics on how our facilities are used, but the word <i>project</i> is too ambiguous, therefore we use a name which does not have any implicit meanings. Also, computing resources are not allocated to individuals, they are allocated to groups of researchers. The RAP is the group of researchers which resources are allocated to.


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There are two main types of roles:
There are two main types of roles:
* ''sponsor'' roles, often referred to as Primary Investigators or PIs, and
* <i>sponsor</i> roles, often referred to as Primary Investigators or PIs, and
* ''sponsored'' roles.  
* <i>sponsored</i> roles.  
Only faculty members can be sponsors. Administrators who are not faculty but who lead research projects must contact [mailto:accounts@tech.alliancecan.ca accounts@tech.alliancecan.ca] so that we can make appropriate accommodations. Faculty roles are only granted to faculty from Canadian post-secondary academic institutions who are eligible for CFI funding.
Only faculty members can be sponsors. Administrators who are not faculty but who lead research projects must contact [mailto:accounts@tech.alliancecan.ca accounts@tech.alliancecan.ca] so that we can make appropriate accommodations. Faculty roles are only granted to faculty from Canadian post-secondary academic institutions who are eligible for CFI funding.


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