Handling of Usage Fees for Research Facilities in the Scientific Research Foundation Model Development Program¶
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1 Purpose¶
These internal rules set out the necessary matters concerning the amount borne by users of the research facilities in the Scientific Research Foundation Model Development Program (hereinafter referred to as the "usage fees").
2 Calculation of Usage Fees¶
The unit price for the use of the research facilities is calculated on the basis of the basic costs arising from the use of the research facilities (consumables, personnel, equipment maintenance, utilities, etc.), intellectual contribution costs, and administrative costs.
3 Unit Price¶
The unit price is as specified in the Appended Table.
4 Procedures¶
Users apply for use by the prescribed method and bear the usage fees notified to them.
5 Administration¶
Administration related to the use of the research facilities is carried out by the Operations and Computer Technologies Division and the Computational Science Promotion Division of the RIKEN Center for Computational Science.
Appended Table¶
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