About ICDS

ICDS Affiliates and Associates Program

Collaborate With ICDS

Join our community of computational and data-enabled researchers! The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences Associates & Affiliates Program brings ICDS faculty, researchers, and graduate students together across disciplines to

  • collaborate in cyber-enabled research
  • participate in ICDS governance
  • engage with ICDS through events and activities
  • pursue ICDS funding

Why become an associate or affiliate?

As an ICDS Associate or Affiliate, you’ll gain many benefits. You’ll receive alerts about ICDS news, events, and funding opportunities; get priority for industry research opportunities; access special computing options and technologies; and more.

For more details on the benefits and program levels, view the ICDS Associates and Affiliates Program Guidelines.

Who can affiliate with ICDS?

Penn State faculty, research associates, and graduate students are welcome to affiliate with ICDS. We encourage any researcher with interest in computational and big data methods to join our Associates and Affiliates program.

How can I get involved?

Fill out our form to apply ICDS Associate, Affiliate, or Student Affiliate. Your application will be reviewed by ICDS leadership, and you’ll hear back from us soon. If you are reapplying for ICDS Associate status, please use this form, too.

Associates and Affiliates Form