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Nature of the Proposed Project

Our proposal falls under the Better Software for Science categories. Within this category, our proposal fits two of the three available focus areas; Open Source in Research and Career Paths and Incentives.

Description of Proposed Project

For Open Source in Research, we propose developmental work on the ArxLang project. This is because ArxLang comprises several projects, the main ones being ASTx and IRx, which help researchers start with generic components when working with compilers. In general, ArxLang has the potential to change the way we approach data processing and analysis and to foster collaboration and innovation within the community.

For Career Paths and Incentives, we propose support for internships as we receive several requests from interested individuals every month. Internship efforts include; brainstorming project ideas, assisting with activity planning, supporting development or maintenance tasks, supporting official Open Science Labs (OSL) communications, and providing relevant feedback or suggestions.

An Estimate of the Total Cost of the Project

We estimate that this project will cost about $37,900. The breakdown is as follows:

Category Individuals Involved Unit Cost Per Month (USD) Duration (Months) Total Cost (USD)
Interns 5 1,000 3 15,000
Development of ASTx and IRx projects 2 4,000 2 16,000
Program Manager 1 2,000 3 6,000
Community Manager 1 300 3 900
37,900

An Estimate of the Duration of the Project

The project is expected to run for ONE YEAR (about four internships lasting 3 months each). Here is a breakdown of the proposed activities based on individual roles:

Activities Breakdown Based on Roles

Program Manager:

1-year work schedule:

Prepare resources for project teams at the beginning of the development phases. Prepare resources for interns. Determine the activity sequence, project direction, and scope. Provide continuous support for teams and interns throughout the project period. Confirm quality and satisfactory results.

Community Manager:

1-year work schedule:

Create social media announcement posts for program milestones (from grant fund approval to the start of internships, successful completion of internships, and the like). Assist with the creation and distribution of resources. Assist with communication and support.

Interns:

3 months work schedule:

  • Month 1: Onboarding and introduction to Open Science Labs. Initial tasks to figure out candidate strengths and competencies. First phase of development or maintenance tasks, as well as support activities.
  • Month 2: Second phase of development or maintenance tasks, and support activities. Learning and professional development, including participating in the Open Study Group and brainstorming ideas and solutions.
  • Month 3: Third phase of development or maintenance tasks, and support activities. Round-up of all assigned tasks. Learning and professional development continues.

GrantSeeker Title and Contact Information

Name: Ivan Ogasawara
Title: Founder, Open Science Labs (OSL)
Experience: Over 10 years in open-source and 22 years in software development
Email Contact: ivan.ogasawara@gmail.com
Phone Contact: +591 69757089

Names, Affiliations, and Titles of other Key Members

Name: Mfonobong Uyah
Affiliation: Collaborator, Open Science Labs (OSL)
Title: Community Manager at OSL, Entry-Level Back-end Developer
Experience: Over 1 year in back-end development using Python language and the Django framework
Email Contact: investor.uyah@gmail.com

Letter-of-Inquiry based on information provided here: https://sloan.org/grants/apply#tab-letters-of-inquiry