IACR Faculty Research Resources
| Resource Type | Description | Access Details | Links / Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compute & Storage Infrastructure | Access to UNITY HPC/AI cluster, Open Storage Network (OSN), and New England Storage Exchange (NESE) hosted at MGHPCC for high-performance computing, AI workflows, and collaborative or archival research data storage. | Available to faculty through URI’s IACR. Account setup and support provided through the IACR Infrastructure team. | unity.uri.edu itrcs-group@uri.edu |
| Training & Skill Building | Workshops, summer bootcamps, and hands-on training sessions covering topics like Python, R, machine learning, bioinformatics, HPC usage, and more. | Offered periodically throughout the year, including summer. Announcements via URI email and the IACR website. | uri.edu/iacr/iacr-workshops-outreach |
| Graduate Student Support Network | Opportunities for graduate students to connect, share research, attend mentoring circles, and get involved in interdisciplinary research communities. | Open to all URI-affiliated graduate researchers. Facilitated through IACR. | itrcs-group@uri.edu |
| Computational Scientists Support | Direct access to two full-time computational scientists for collaboration, consultation, and research support in physical sciences and biology domains. | Consultation request can be submitted via email. | itrcs-group@uri.edu |
| Advanced Software Licenses | Licenses for advanced research software including Overleaf, SAS, SPSS, ATLAS.ti, Geneious, Matlab, and more. | Available to faculty and researchers via URI site-wide or individual license requests. | its.uri.edu/statistical-software |
| Quantum Computing Access | Basic access to quantum computing frameworks and educational platforms such as IBM Q Experience or other partner offerings. | Through academic partnerships. Introductory materials and pilot programs are made available. | its.uri.edu/quantum-computing-services-at-uri |
| Networking & Funding Opportunities | Includes research seminars, interdisciplinary forums, social mixers, and small seed-grant funding initiatives to spur collaboration and innovation. | Regularly scheduled. Seed grant calls and event calendars posted online. | iacr-group@uri.edu |