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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">NSF and collaborating partners are thrilled to announce that applications for National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot resources are now open and available to the community on
<a href="https://nairrpilot.org/">https://nairrpilot.org/</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">NAIRR Resources include:
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">• advanced computing systems
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">• cloud computing platforms
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">• access to AI models, software and privacy enhancing technology tools and collaborations to train models
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">• education platforms.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Notably, this opportunity also provides access to online interactive notebooks for educators and instructors to use in classrooms or for student projects.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">How to Apply:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Researchers and educators can apply for access to these resources and view descriptions of the first cohort of awarded projects at nairrpilot.org Stay tuned for upcoming webinars that describe
available resources and best practices for applying for NAIRR pilot resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To get a flavor of what NAIRR can do, please check out the
<b>NAIRR Pilot Partner Showcase on May 21, 2024 from 2-4 pm EDT</b>. This public webinar invites researchers and educators to learn about the specific resources now available for use as part of the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot. Learn more at:
<a href="https://new.nsf.gov/events/nairr-pilot-partner-showcase/2024-05-21">https://new.nsf.gov/events/nairr-pilot-partner-showcase/2024-05-21</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For questions about NAIRR opportunities, please reach out to
<a href="mailto:NAIRR_Pilot@nsf.gov">NAIRR_Pilot@nsf.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Raleigh Martin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">P.S. To ensure you receive the latest updates on the NAIRR Pilot, send an email to <a href="mailto:NAIRR_PILOT_ANNOUNCEMENTS-subscribe-request@listserv.nsf.gov?subject=NAIRR%20Pilot%20updates%20subscription%20request&body=Please%20add%20my%20email%20to%20the%20NAIRR%20Pilot%20updates%20mailing%20list"><span style="color:windowtext">subscribe
for NAIRR Pilot updates</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">—</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Raleigh L. Martin, Ph.D.<i>
</i></span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(he/him/his)</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Program Director</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">National Science Foundation (NSF)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">*Currently on 50% detail in the Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies, and Education (GEO/RISE)*</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">email:
</span><a href="mailto:ramartin@nsf.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">ramartin@nsf.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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