diff --git a/sloan/letter-of-inquiry.md b/sloan/letter-of-inquiry.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c6439bf --- /dev/null +++ b/sloan/letter-of-inquiry.md @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +--- +title: "" +format: pdf +geometry: margin=1in +--- + +## **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](https://github.com/arxlang/astx). 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](mailto: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](mailto:investor.uyah@gmail.com) + +**Letter-of-Inquiry** based on information provided here: +[https://sloan.org/grants/apply\#tab-letters-of-inquiry](https://sloan.org/grants/apply#tab-letters-of-inquiry)