Development projects are mainly aimed at the development of software and algorithms. A development project can also be a research project with limited resource needs, a test or development project, or a project with specific goals, for example for data post-processing and visualization. Projects with special characteristics (e.g. data visualizations, interactive use in the field of bioinformatics, etc.) can apply for the allocation of appropriate specific resources. Applicants are asked to clearly state such needs in the application form.
Terms of Service
DP projects are granted access for a maximum of 9 months from the date of resource allocation. Computing resources will be allocated according to the SLING Task Allocation Standards, and a specific set of resource usage rules may apply to certain systems.
Beneficiaries, review procedure and allocation
DP projects can be submitted at any time to a permanently open call for proposals, and project applications are evaluated by the members of the expert group on technical level and relevance. Once approved by the expert group, the administrators can grant access.
Renewal option
DP projects can be renewed once, by resubmitting the same project proposal, which is treated in the same way.
Project support
SLING provides high-level technical support to each DP project, organised by the Support Team. In special cases, the applicant may request expert support at the time of application to solve specific problems or to ensure the optimisation required by the project. Such support must be requested and justified by the applicant in the project application.
Limitations
An applicant can only act as project leader in two approved DP projects at the same time.
Project application
You can apply for a project using the application form, which is linked to each call for proposals.
Project application instructions
Project applications will be assessed for relevance and feasibility and must therefore include the following elements, which must be attached as files to the application form:
Project proposal
Declaration on the use of resources
Completed and signed personal data processing agreement
The agreement must be completed and signed by all members of the project team.
List of references, including previous applications and letters of support
List of applicants’ publications
CVs of all project participants
Extension and work report
For the extension of project the RP project leader must submit a progress report at least one month before the end of the project, on the basis of which an extension may be granted. If the report is not submitted on time, the project will be suspended.
Progress report
Project leaders are required to submit a progress report every six months after the resources are allocated.
Progress reports and extension requests must include:
- list of project collaborators,
- the amount of scientific research hours of dedicated scientific work carried out by researchers on the project,
- any references and publications (published or under review),
- and information on the achievement of the objectives and project milestones in relation to the original project application (a blank template is available on the button).
At the end of the project, the project leader must submit a final report (template on the button below).
Extension
When renewing a project or requesting an extension of a project, a maximum of 20% of the additional resources approved in the original resource allocation may be requested. A time extension is also possible for a maximum of 20% of the original allocation.
Requests for project extensions, as well as all reports, can be submitted to support@sling.si.
