Accelerating Search in Academic Research 2006 RFP
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible to apply for the funds under the RFP program?
The RFP is open to any persons from an accredited baccalaureate-granting college or university (or international equivalent) with non-profit status worldwide.
 
Can I submit a proposal which does not use the resources cited in the RFP?
Yes. While use and fluency of the MSN resources listed in the RFP is among the selection criteria, resource selection are not a condition for eligibility.
 
How can I find out more about Live Labs?
You can visit http://labs.live.com to find out more about Live Labs.
 
Can I have access to the query logs without submitting a proposal?
Not at this time. The MSN query logs are only made available to the awardees of the RFP 2006 under a Licensing Agreement.
 
Can I request a customizable data set for my research?
Not at this time. The same MSN query log excerpt will be made available to all the awardees of the RFP 2006 under a Licensing Agreement.
 
Will I be able to publish my work?
Yes. Microsoft encourages publication in conjunction with this RFP. However, republication of the data (including queries, terms) above 20 queries needs prior written approval of Microsoft because of the privacy issue around the data. The twenty queries will need to comply with Microsoft’s Personally Identifiable Information policy.
 
What happens to the IP generated from the research projects?
Research results are required to remain in the public domain and should be widely communicated through relevant scientific communities using established academic channels, such as international conferences and refereed journals. All funded projects should result in a detailed Web presence and relevant conference, workshops, or seminar publications and presentations.
 
Do research proposals have to be built on the Microsoft platform?
No. While use and fluency with Microsoft platforms is among the selection criteria, platform selections are not a condition for eligibility.
  
 

 
 
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