Requesting NAIRR Pilot Resources (webinars), Sep 29 and October 9

Below is information regarding requesting resources for the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot. This pilot is also related to the use of National Research Platform resources. Peggy Kay, Deputy CIO/Associate Vice President, Academic Technology & Campus Engagement, is available to assist with questions you or they may have.

AI Researchers, Educators, and those that support them are invited to attend one of two webinars with updated guidance on “Requesting Resources via the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot”, taking place Tuesday, September 29, 4-5pm ET / 1-2pm PT and Thursday, October 9, 2-3pm ET / 11am-12pm PT.

Registration is required to attend:

September 29: https://internet2.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__yBL_2-pSwOnNPLCAKeb7Q

October 9: https://internet2.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7T-m1iklRJq6NJCgSJ-l4Q

Each webinar will present an overview of the process for requesting no-charge access to technology resources via the National AI Research Resources Pilot program. In addition to introducing the available, no-charge technology resources, the presentation prepares AI Researchers and Educators for the development of successful resource allocation requests by covering:

• program eligibility and requirements for Classroom/Educator, Research, Startup and Deep Partnership projects
• the proposal review and resource allocation processes
• specific proposal instructions and review criteria from the NAIRR Pilot portal
• example resource estimates that quantitatively justify requested NAIRR Pilot resources

The presentations will be recorded, leaving designated time for unrecorded audience questions. Registrants will be notified when a recording and slides are available via the YouTube channels for the NAIRR Pilot and CaRCC.

Materials have been developed with input from NAIRR Pilot operational staff, CaRCC’s AI Facilitation Materials Working Group, and representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) with support from NSF award #2436057, though they do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

Please pass on the registration information to Researchers and Educators who may be interested, as well as professionals who support their access to and use of technology resources for AI-relevant research and education activities.

Presenters: Lauren Michael and Timothy Middelkoop

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