RIS Onboarding

Get onboarded to the RIS Platform and expand your research capabilities.

Research Data Storage and Scientific Computing services are available to all WashU research faculty. Onboarding is how RIS introduces new users to our platforms, ensuring they can confidently navigate and leverage our research resources. Through this process, we provide the essential training and insights researchers need to hit the ground running, ensuring no one gets left behind. 

A billable department through the WashU Cost Center is required.

If you are already a customer of RIS, please use the RIS Service Desk.

All required fields are marked with an asterisk*

Onboarding
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First Name
Last Name
A brief abstract of you research/project/purpose.
The sponsor Faculty WashU Key ID
List of users to provide additional access | Provide WashU emails
Data Security Level
WorkDay Cost Center leads with CC. Example: CC0000###. Other funding numbers will not be accepted.
Are you (your lab) familiar with Linux Command line?
How much data do you have?
Do you use Globus for Data Transfer?
Do you need assistance configuring Globus to transfer your data to RIS?
Do you wish to use RIS computing Services?
Would you need training for RIS compute Services?
How do you plan on using software on RIS compute platform?
Please read about compute 2 platform services
This could be URL/Github/DockerHub link
Please provide a URL
Would you need help running your application on Compute Platform?

FAQ

What is Onboarding?

Onboarding is how RIS introduces new users to our platforms, ensuring they can confidently navigate and leverage our research resources.

Why onboard?

Through this process, we provide the essential training and insights researchers need to hit the ground running, ensuring no one gets left behind. 

What is the need for the Cost Center and Department number?

To ensure a smooth onboarding experience, we require your Department and Cost Center details at the start of the process. Collecting this information upfront allows us to route your request to the correct teams for immediate approval, eliminating time-consuming back-and-forth emails and significantly reducing your overall turnaround time.

Where can I find the Cost Center and Department number?

Contact your faculty member, Department Coordinator, or Head of Department (HoD), who can provide you with the correct Cost Center ID and Department number to use.