An Open Community-Driven Model For Sustainable Research Software: Sustainable Research Software Institute

TL;DR

The paper introduces the Sustainable Research Software Institute (SRSI) Model, a community-driven framework aimed at enhancing the sustainability, maintainability, and long-term viability of research software through comprehensive services and collaborations.

Contribution

It presents a novel, open community-driven model for sustainable research software development and maintenance, addressing current challenges in software longevity and community engagement.

Findings

Proposes a comprehensive framework for sustainable research software.

Highlights diverse funding and collaboration strategies.

Outlines potential transformative impacts on the research software community.

Abstract

Research software plays a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, but ensuring its sustainability, maintainability, and long-term viability is an ongoing challenge. To address these concerns, the Sustainable Research Software Institute (SRSI) Model presents a comprehensive framework designed to promote sustainable practices in the research software community. This white paper provides an in-depth overview of the SRSI Model, outlining its objectives, services, funding mechanisms, collaborations, and the significant potential impact it could have on the research software community. It explores the wide range of services offered, diverse funding sources, extensive collaboration opportunities, and the transformative influence of the SRSI Model on the research software landscape