Definition
The User Forum is established in the RNCA's internal regulations as an independent information sharing and advisory body. It welcomes users from public and private research, technology, and innovation communities across all scientific fields. Interested parties can contact the Forum using the form on this page.
The User Forum is the body for sharing knowledge and advice from the wider community of RNCA users, aiming to be an independent and autonomous space for exchanging user experiences and knowledge about the use of the services provided, as well as for developing recommendations for their improvement.”
Article 13, RNCA Regulation
Objectives
- To act as a permanent channel of communication and advice between users, centers and the RNCA/FCT.
- To be a space for sharing experiences, suggestions, problems, improvements, and solutions regarding competitions, events, and training, among others.
- Welcoming new users who can find best practices and troubleshooting help here.
- Identify improvements in RNCA processes
- Participate and meet in person at the RNCA annual meeting
Structure and Coordination
The User Forum must be coordinated by a member appointed by the FCT, independent of the other RNCA bodies, for terms that cannot last more than three years.
The RNCA management and the User Forum coordinator will coordinate the necessary measures for the functioning of this body. The proposed structure of the Forum is as follows:
The 1st coordination of the User Forum had a mandate for 12 months, between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Having finished the 1st coordination on December 31, 2024, from January 1, 2025, responses to contacts and requests addressed to the User Forum will be temporarily managed and responded to by the FCT.
Communication with the Forum
Contact Form
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement, please use the following form, and your message will be forwarded directly to the Forum Coordinator. Other communication methods may be defined as the Forum activities progress.
Supporting documents
Forum Terms of Reference (available soon)