Collaboration

The iLocater team strongly values engagement with collaborators from both within and outside the LBT Consortium; this as critical to support the delivery, operation, and successful scientific productivity of the instrument. To enable effective engagement, we have established the iLocater Collaboration and any person who supports, operates, or uses data from iLocater should be a member of the Collaboration. Membership is defined in different categories depending on a persons role in the project. We are always happy to welcome to members to the program, and such membership can be generally sponsored by current members of the collaboration.

Collaboration Agreement & Code of Conduct

All members of the iLocater Collaboration agree to follow the policies and procedures of the Collaboration Code of Conduct and Collaboration Agreement. These documents outline the basis of the iLocater Collaboration and the expectations of all iLocater team members. Current versions are linked below.

Download iLocater Collaboration Agreement - Version 1.2 - July 2026 [PDF, 140k]

Download iLocater Code of Conduct - Version 1.0 - February 2024 [PDF, 106k]

Joining the iLocater Collaboration

The full details of how to join the iLocater collaboration are outlined in the collaboration agreement linked above. A summary of steps is included below:

1. New members should be nominated by an existing Level A, B or C member. 
2. The nominee (or their nominator) should compose a short membership application including their qualifications, intended contributions, and any conflicts of interest.
3. The application should be sent to the iLocater Co-PIs for review.