How to Start an NNIN Project

NNIN sites are set up with streamlined methods for user access. We have provided a number of resources on this to site to assist in your project planning. While there are many paths to  a sucessful project, overall the process is described below.

1. Review NNIN web site for process and cabability information  
• Please use the Technical Resources  for a technology  and equipment based descrition of NNIN capabilities and to other sections of the web site to learn about our capabilities.
• Also refer to the Technical FAQ for answers to common questions.
• You may also find the Education  link  useful for vaious training resouces
2. Contact one or more NNIN sites to discuss your application. The Site contact will be particularly interested in assessing the technical feasiblity of the project and the scope of your desired work and interaction.
3. After these discussions, the site technical contact will be able to  either 1) committ to doing the project at that site, 2) refer you to a site more appropriate, or 3) explain why the project is not feasible with the available resources.
4. If you are unsuccesful in your initial site discussions,  please contact NNIN management for guidance.
5. Prepare a brief written project description and submit to chosen NNIN site. This will not be externally reviewed but is primarily for documentation of agreed scope.
6. You will need to prepare a purchase order to cover charges and sign a brief user agreement.  Interaction is done, however, without a formal contract between you and the selected university.

Upon approval, your project will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time, generally within 1 month. The selected site will arrange for appropriate training and project supervision.