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Getting an Account#

A user account is required for access to Research Computing resources, including the clusters. To obtain RCC access, you must be a PI or sponsored by a PI, and have an active MCW account. A PI may sponsor students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, or colleagues with whom they are collaborating on research. Please note, a PI sponsor must have an active RCC account.

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For RCC purposes, a PI is a full-time MCW faculty member.

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Terms of Use#

You agree at signup

These terms are presented to you when you sign-up for an RCC account. By requesting an account and utilizing RCC resources, you are agreeing to these terms.

Terms for All Users#

  1. I will not store data on Research Computing systems that would violate the MCW Code of Conduct, MCW Corporate Policies, or any applicable data-use agreement (i.e. IRB, federal grant regulations, etc.).
  2. I will not store data on Research Computing systems that is subject to HIPAA.
  3. I will ensure that security, access, and use of my data on Research Computing systems is maintained in compliance with any agreements or regulations associated with said data. This includes, but is not limited to, applicable MCW policies, IRB agreements, data use agreements, and funding agency regulations.
  4. In the event that Research Computing ceases to provide the HPC environment, Research Group Storage, or a comparable resource, I will transfer my data to other storage resources within the provided time window.

Additional Terms for PI#

  1. I take full responsibility for ensuring that all users in my permissions group will adhere to the terms provided by Research Computing regarding their use of Research Computing systems.
  2. I acknowledge that I am responsible for the Research Computing systems related actions of all users in my permissions group.
  3. I acknowledge that Research Computing does not provide backup of data stored on Research Computing systems.
  4. I acknowledge that Research Computing is not responsible for loss of my data resulting from hardware failure, unforeseen catastrophic events, and/or software failure.
  5. I acknowledge that I am responsible for the security of my data stored on Research Computing systems.