Universities often encounter challenges when committing to long-term Earth system model development due to staffing and funding constraints, especially within shortterm research projects or Ph.D. programs. To address this, natESM offers an adoption mechanism, allowing institutions within our community with a professional interest in a university-developed module or model to adopt it.
This adoption process ensures compatibility with natESM's technical criteria, offers long-term commitment, and nurtures continued development. The terms and conditions of continued university involvement and how they receive credit after adoption are negotiated on a case-by-case basis between the university and the adopter.
Embracing this concept ensures that university contributions are not only welcomed but also sustained and nurtured within our collaborative ecosystem, promoting inclusivity, and recognizing our community's diverse strengths and constraints.
We actively engage with our community through various avenues, providing a platform for sharing insights, exchanging knowledge, and collaboratively shaping our project's direction.
Take a closer look at our vision and strategic goals in our White paper.