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RAP is short for Research Allocation Project. 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. Most users will just have one default RAP that grants basic access to Compute Canada resources. Researchers that receive an award through the Resource Allocation Competitions  will have additional RAP(s).
RAP is short for Research Allocation Project. 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. Most users will just have one default RAP that grants basic access to Compute Canada resources. Researchers that receive an award through the Resource Allocation Competitions  will have additional RAP(s).


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== I had an account in the past, but my position or sponsor has changed or I have lost my password. Should I sign up for a new one? == <!--T:19-->
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Compute Canada resources are made available to PIs through Resource Allocation Projects (RAP). In general, there are two main types to RAPs:
*Default RAP: A default RAP is automatically created when a PI role is activated. Default and Rapid Access Service quotas for storage and cloud resources are managed via this default RAP. The Default RAP allows PIs and sponsored users to make opportunistic user of compute resources with with default (that is, the lowest) priority. On CCDB, it uses the convention def-username [username is also known as "local account").
*RAC RAP: This RAP is created when the PI receives an award through any of the Resource Allocation Competitions. On CCDB, it uses the convention rrg-username-xx or rpp-username-xx, depending on the competition.


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RAP membership is represented as a group in LDAP. It defines a group of users that are authorized to submit jobs against the RAPI (which is the Id of the RAP) and share files within the same Unix group.
 
The PI must must add sponsored users to a RAP in order for them to access CC resources. PIs can manage RAP memberships at any time on CCDB by adding, removing and assigning roles to sponsored users. There are three RAP membership roles:
*Owner: by default, the PI is the sole owner of the RAP and all the allocations associated to that RAP. This cannot be changed. The Owner can add or remove RAP managers and members.
*Manager: the PI can give Manager permissions to any sponsored user of a default or RAC project, or any sponsored user or co-PI of a RAC project. Managers can add or remove RAP managers and members.
*Member: the PI can add any sponsor user as a member of a default project. Sponsored users and co-PI can also be added as members of a RAC project.
 
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== I had an account in the past, but my position or sponsor has changed or I have lost my password. Should I sign up for a new one? == <!--T:21-->
 
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It is Compute Canada policy that each person only have one account (CCI). Requests for duplicate CCI's are refused. If you have an existing CCI and have changed position you should apply for a new role (CCRI) instead. To do so, please log in with your existing account and visit the [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/me/add_role apply for a new role] form. If you have forgotten your password, you may [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/security/forgot reset it]. If you can no longer access the email address you have on file please email [mailto:support@computecanada.ca support@computecanada.ca] and we can update it for you.  
It is Compute Canada policy that each person only have one account (CCI). Requests for duplicate CCI's are refused. If you have an existing CCI and have changed position you should apply for a new role (CCRI) instead. To do so, please log in with your existing account and visit the [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/me/add_role apply for a new role] form. If you have forgotten your password, you may [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/security/forgot reset it]. If you can no longer access the email address you have on file please email [mailto:support@computecanada.ca support@computecanada.ca] and we can update it for you.  


== How do I sign up? == <!--T:21-->
== How do I sign up? == <!--T:23-->


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Go to the [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/account_application register] link. Note that you will have to accept the [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/information-security/terms-of-use/] Terms of Use to obtain your account.
Go to the [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/account_application register] link. Note that you will have to accept the [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/information-security/terms-of-use/] Terms of Use to obtain your account.


== What position do I select when applying for a role? == <!--T:23-->
== What position do I select when applying for a role? == <!--T:25-->


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There are two types of role:
There are two types of role:
* ''sponsor'' roles, often referred to as Primary Investigators or PIs, and
* ''sponsor'' roles, often referred to as Primary Investigators or PIs, and
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Only faculty members can be sponsors. Administrators who are not faculty but who lead research projects must contact [mailto:accounts@computecanada.ca accounts@computecanada.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@computecanada.ca accounts@computecanada.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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Sponsored roles fall into two groups, internal and external. The difference is in whether the applicant is part of the supervisors local group, or a collaborator from a different institution.
Sponsored roles fall into two groups, internal and external. The difference is in whether the applicant is part of the supervisors local group, or a collaborator from a different institution.


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All students in the group should select the appropriate student position (undergraduate, masters, doctoral).
All students in the group should select the appropriate student position (undergraduate, masters, doctoral).


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Non-students should select the appropriate position from postdoctoral fellow, researcher (but only if the person is actually paid by the PI's institution to work as part of the group—all other associates should apply as "External Collaborator") or non-research staff (e.g. administrators, secretaries, etc.—people who do not typically need access to compute resources).
Non-students should select the appropriate position from postdoctoral fellow, researcher (but only if the person is actually paid by the PI's institution to work as part of the group—all other associates should apply as "External Collaborator") or non-research staff (e.g. administrators, secretaries, etc.—people who do not typically need access to compute resources).


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All collaborators who are not formally part of the PI's group should apply as external collaborators. An external collaborators is anyone working with the group who the PI is willing to sponsor. Note however that external collaborators must specify an institution different from that of the PI. If they are eligible for another role corresponding to a different position then they should select that position instead.
All collaborators who are not formally part of the PI's group should apply as external collaborators. An external collaborators is anyone working with the group who the PI is willing to sponsor. Note however that external collaborators must specify an institution different from that of the PI. If they are eligible for another role corresponding to a different position then they should select that position instead.


== What happens after I submit my request? == <!--T:29-->
== What happens after I submit my request? == <!--T:31-->


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You will receive an e-mail with a link to confirm the e-mail address you provided. If you are a principal investigator (typically, a faculty member), your application will be approved by consortium staff. Otherwise your application will need to be confirmed by the principal investigator you identified as your sponsor before it is approved by consortium staff.  
You will receive an e-mail with a link to confirm the e-mail address you provided. If you are a principal investigator (typically, a faculty member), your application will be approved by consortium staff. Otherwise your application will need to be confirmed by the principal investigator you identified as your sponsor before it is approved by consortium staff.  


== How do I get an account at a consortium? == <!--T:31-->
== How do I get an account at a consortium? == <!--T:33-->


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Click on [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/me/facilities Facilities] and it will give you a list of the consortia with links to click on to get an account at that consortium.
Click on [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/me/facilities Facilities] and it will give you a list of the consortia with links to click on to get an account at that consortium.


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== How can I get help for something not covered in this FAQ? == <!--T:34-->
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For any questions not covered here, send email to [mailto:accounts@computecanada.ca accounts@computecanada.ca].
For any questions not covered here, send email to [mailto:accounts@computecanada.ca accounts@computecanada.ca].


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