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titleThe project proposal process is split into 10 steps that we will walk through one at a time.
  1. Propose a Project
  2. Project Title and Proposal Outline
  3. Research Classification
  4. Research Classification Weights
  5. Choose an Allocation Scheme
  6. Systems
  7. Initial Resource Requirements
  8. Initial Project Team
  9. Terms and Conditions of Use
  10. Final Review and Submission

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. Propose a project
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Propose a project
Propose a project

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Click ‘propose a project’ on the left hand menu and you will be taken to this information page.

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Note that there is no need to complete all proposal steps in one session. The system will automatically save proposal information at each step in the process.

You can log out, and log in at a later time and resume working on your proposal.  

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. Project title and proposal

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Project title and proposal outline
Project title and proposal outline

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Here you can give your project a title and a proposal body that summarises your aims, methodologies, expected outcomes, and high-performance computing requirements.

Remember that this can be saved as a draft and returned to, there is no need to complete the proposal in one session.

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. Research

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classification 

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Research classification
Research classification

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This is where you state all of the research classification codes that will apply to your project. 

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Once you have all the appropriate codes selected, you can click ‘Next’ to move onto the next step.

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. Research classification

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Research classification weights
Research classification weights

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Here you can choose the weight, or percentage, that reflects each classification’s relevance to the project.

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Once you have balanced the project to your liking you can click ‘Next’ and move on to the next step.

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. Choose an allocation

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Choose an allocation scheme
Choose an allocation scheme

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In this step you can choose an allocation scheme from which your project will receive resources. The schemes listed will be the schemes that are available to users at your research institution.

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 Scheme Manager from the scheme you nominate will have the authority to approve or deny your project registration request.

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. Systems 
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Systems
Systems

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It is now time to select the computational and storage systems that your project will require.

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Resources available to you will vary according to your institution and/or eligible schemes.

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. Initial resource

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Initial resource requirements
Initial resource requirements

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This is where you can allocate the desired amount of resources for your project. The resources listed will be those available to the nominated scheme.

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Note that in all cases, the resource allocation must be approved by the scheme administrator or allocation authority.

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. Initial project

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Initial project team
Initial project team

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You can find and add existing users to your project on this page. 

Assign yourself as the lead chief investigator in the top box, then search for other members in the lower box. You can search for them by typing their name or username into the box, then selecting them as your search narrows.

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Once you have added the initial users, click ‘Next’ to move on.

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.Terms and conditions of

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Terms and conditions of use

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All users of NCI infrastructure and services must read, agree, and abide by the the terms and conditions of use. Users must keep themselves informed of, and comply with, all relevant legislation and The Australian National University policies and rules.

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Please select the option that applies to this project in relation to the Defence Trade Controls Act (2012, Cth), then click ‘Next’ to progress to the final step.

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.Final review and

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Final review and submission
Final review and submission

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In the final step, you can review your proposal, including the title of the project, the aims and expected outcomes, and who is involved as an initial researcher in the project.

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