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<div dir="auto">We are pleased to announce a new ADACS/AAL initiative whereby additional resources will be made available within the 2024A ADACS MAP semester to be prioritised for commercial or cross-disiplinary research projects.<br>
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<strong>If you have an idea for a new or existing codebase for which ADACS effort could enable or accelerate commercial or cross-disiplinary research opportunities, then this represents an excellent opportunity.</strong><br>
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Everyone interested is asked to submit an EoI through the normal ADACS procedures, described below in the initial call:<br>
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<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 2024A semester is Friday, October 6th.</u></strong><br>
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If you are interested in engaging this program (for projects delivered in the first half of next 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://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/8iOuCk81N9tkvvjzWs2C43F?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com" 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>: a temporary working title (you can change this later)</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>Problem Statement</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>
<div dir="auto">For more details, please consult the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/leHxClx1Nji1ll8Nnu9bBtK?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com/" 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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