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<div dir="auto"><strong>Do you face demanding computing challenges that you could use some advice or assistance with?</strong><br>
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To accelerate or extend the capabilities of your research programs, the ADACS Merit Allocation Program (MAP) represents an opportunity for any Australian astronomer to secure:</div>
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<li>Bespoke training in skills related to software development, &/or </li><li>Dedicated software development or design effort from skilled software engineers.</li></ol>
<div dir="auto"><strong><u>The deadline for Expressions of interest (EoIs) for the 2023A semester is Friday, October 14th.</u></strong><br>
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If you are interested in engaging this program (for projects delivered delivered in the first half of the new year), please lodge your interest as soon as possible.<br>
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<strong><em>Submitting an EoI is easy</em></strong><em>. Send a 1 page pdf to </em><a href="https://mailto:%20map@adacs.org.au" target="_blank"><em>map@adacs.org.au</em></a><em> with the following: </em></div>
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<li><em><u>Project Title</u></em><em>: you'll get a chance to change this later if you need to</em></li><li><em><u>Project Type</u></em><em>: a clear indication of whether you are interested in training or software support;</em></li><li><em><u>Project Background</u></em><em>: a brief (~1 paragraph) statement about the project's scientific background; and</em></li><li><em><u>Project Goals</u></em><em>: a concise plain-language description of the problem you are seeking help with (note: we don't seek suggested solutions or implementation details at this point).</em></li></ol>
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For more details about the program, please consult the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/cjz8COMKzVTAkA6ylSEl4T6?domain=adacs.org.au/" target="_blank">Application Guidelines for the ADACS Merit Allocation Program</a>.<br>
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<em>ADACS is a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and Curtin University. It is funded under the Astronomy National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Program via Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL).</em></div>
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<center><em style="color:#444444;font-size: 0.8em">I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People and their Elders past and present who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Swinburne's Australian campuses are located.</em></center>
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