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<div class="seealso">Quick links: [[Special:G5KRequestAccountUMS|Academics in France]] &#124; [https://www.grid5000.fr/open-access Open access program] &#124; [[Special:G5KRequestAccountUMS|General purpose form]]</div>
== General conditions ==
To get an account, you must use Grid'5000 for its intended purposes. The following extract of our [[Grid5000:UserCharter|charter]] details these purposes :


'''Getting an account on Grid'5000 is easy. However, users must follow the usage rules imposed by the Steering Committee.'''
''Grid'5000 is a scientific instrument supporting experiment-driven research in all areas of computer science, including high performance computing, distributed computing, networking and big data. The use of Grid'5000 should lead to results or contribute to education in those research areas. ''


== Policy for academics from France ==
For all academics in France whose work is compatible with the charter, accounts can be requested using the [[Special:G5KRequestAccountUMS|dedicated form]] after having read and accepted [[Grid5000:UserCharter|Grid'5000's charter]]. Please contact the [[Team|person responsible for the site nearest to you]] before submitting a request if he does not know you, as he will have to accept your request and he will receive account management and accounting mails related to your usage of Grid'5000.


As a requirement of your request for a Grid'5000 account, '''you should carefully read and accept [[Grid5000:UserCharter|Grid'5000 charter]]'''.
In doubt, you can contact the board of directors at resp-sites_gis_g5k_AT_inria.fr.
 
== Joining the Grid'5000 community ==
'''To join the Grid'5000 community''', and be able to access Grid'5000 resources, please find the nearest site representative from the [[Grid5000:People|Contacts]] page, and ask the Steering Committee person in charge.
 
Otherwise, please contact Franck Cappello, [mailto:fci@lri.fr franck.cappello_AT_lri.fr].


See the [[Grid5000:News|news page]] for information about events where/when to meet the Grid'5000 community.
See the [[Grid5000:News|news page]] for information about events where/when to meet the Grid'5000 community.


== Current policy for non-French and/or non-academic applications:==
== Current policy for non-French and/or non-academic applications:==
 
* '''Researchers''':
'''Users from foreign countries''' may get an access to Grid'5000 resources only through formal collaboration with a French team already involved in the project. Feel free to contact one of the steering committee members.
** If you have an active formal collaboration with a French team (e.g. European project), you may be able to get an account. Ask your current collaborator for details.
 
** If you do not have an active collaboration with a French team, you can request an account through our [https://www.grid5000.fr/open-access '''open access program'''].
 
* '''Private companies''' interested in providing or using resources may contact one of the Grid'5000 executive committee members.
'''Private compagnies''' interested in providing resources may contact one of the Grid'5000 steering committee members.

Revision as of 20:50, 21 April 2015


General conditions

To get an account, you must use Grid'5000 for its intended purposes. The following extract of our charter details these purposes :

Grid'5000 is a scientific instrument supporting experiment-driven research in all areas of computer science, including high performance computing, distributed computing, networking and big data. The use of Grid'5000 should lead to results or contribute to education in those research areas.

Policy for academics from France

For all academics in France whose work is compatible with the charter, accounts can be requested using the dedicated form after having read and accepted Grid'5000's charter. Please contact the person responsible for the site nearest to you before submitting a request if he does not know you, as he will have to accept your request and he will receive account management and accounting mails related to your usage of Grid'5000.

In doubt, you can contact the board of directors at resp-sites_gis_g5k_AT_inria.fr.

See the news page for information about events where/when to meet the Grid'5000 community.

Current policy for non-French and/or non-academic applications:

  • Researchers:
    • If you have an active formal collaboration with a French team (e.g. European project), you may be able to get an account. Ask your current collaborator for details.
    • If you do not have an active collaboration with a French team, you can request an account through our open access program.
  • Private companies interested in providing or using resources may contact one of the Grid'5000 executive committee members.