Collaboration Protocol

Applicability

Refer to this protocol if:

• Multiple regions, programs, etc. collaborate on a single project where only one region provided funding (this funding region is the lead). There can only be one lead region per project.

Metadata Responsibility

The lead region data manager is responsible for project and product metadata. There should only be one metadata record for each collaborating project and product. These records will publish and be searchable in the Science Catalog for each collaborating regions identified in the metadata.

If the project is collaborative between multiple regions but neither provides direct funding allocations, the regions should determine who will be the lead region and be responsible for entering the metadata.

In addition to metadata requirements described in Project Entry Guidance, enter the following for projects with multiple Service regional or program collaborators:

Funding/Other Contacts

Include the lead region and/or program in other funding Contacts as 'administrator' (see Contact Entry Guidance).