Scientific LargeScale Infrastructure for Computing/Communication Experimental Studies – Design Study

Slices-DS objectives

Objective 1: To adequately design SLICES in order to strengthen research excellence and innovation capacity of European researchers and scientists in Digital Infrastructures

  • Scientific new frontier outlined; long-term vision, roadmap and mission outlined
  • Scientific leadership recruited and availability of scientific human resources proven 
  • Services for the scientific community described 
  • Science concept, technical maturity and feasibility tested and achieved  

Objective 2: To accomplish preparatory work and planning of the new Research Infrastructure

  • Design/feasibility study successfully completed
  • Clear business case and socio-economic impact developed
  • Detailed plan for preparation and implementation agreed, including relevant investment decisions; and risk analysis
  • Overall plan for operation and decommission defined
Objective 3: To define governance and management of the new Research Infrastructure
  • Satisfactory project organisation and management for preparation and implementation with clearly defined skills and staffing plans, responsibilities, human resources policy, KPIs and reporting lines approved
  • Governance for operation with clearly defined responsibilities and reporting lines outlined, including Supervisory and other Advisory Boards
  • Access policy and Data Management defined
Objective 4: To define models for the financing of the new Research Infrastructure
  • Financial commitment by lead country or EIRO forum Member and possible other entities satisfactorily covering the preparation and implementation phases
  • Top-level breakdown of cost elements with overall order of magnitude estimates, with identification of funding opportunities and outline of the in-kind contribution policy
Objective 5: To define stakeholder and engagement strategy on community-based research
  • Clear strategy about how to gather necessary commitments at the institutional and governmental level
  • Political support provided by a satisfactory number of prospective members
  • Memorandum of Understanding signed by all core partners
  • Stakeholders continuous engagement and communication