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... This document defines guidelines and procedures for Internet Research
Task Force (IRTF) Research Groups. The IRTF focuses on longer term
research issues related to the Internet ...
... The IRTF is a composed of a number of focused, long-term, small
Research Groups. These groups work on topics related to Internet
protocols, applications, architecture ...
... IRTF is a composed of a number of focused, long-term, small
Research Groups. These groups work on topics related to Internet
protocols, applications, architecture and technology. Research Groups ...
... groups work on topics related to Internet
protocols, applications, architecture and technology. Research Groups
are expected to have the stable long term membership needed to
promote the development of research collaboration and teamwork in
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... IRTF Chair in consultation with the
Internet Research Steering Group (IRSG). The IRSG membership
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... IRTF Chair, the chairs of the various Research Group and
possibly other individuals ("members at large") from the research
community.
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... IRTF Chair is appointed by the IAB, the Research Group chairs are
appointed as part of the formation of Research Groups ...
... Research Group chairs are
appointed as part of the formation of Research Groups (as detailed
below) and the IRSG members at large are chosen by the IRTF ...
...
In addition to managing the Research Groups, the IRSG may from time
to time hold topical workshops focusing on research areas of
...
...
This document defines procedures and guidelines for formation and
operation of Research Groups in the IRTF. The duties of the IRTF
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... IRSG, there is no general
participation in the IRTF, only participation in a specific Research
Group.
...
... "suggested", "should" and "may" where guidelines are described that
are not essential, but are strongly recommended to help smooth
Research Group operation. The terms "they", "them" and "their" are
used in this document as third-person singular pronouns.
...
... complementary philosophy and procedures. In particular, an IRTF
Research Group is expected to be long-lived, producing a sequence of
"products" over time. The products of a Research Group are research
...
... Research Group is expected to be long-lived, producing a sequence of
"products" over time. The products of a Research Group are research
results that may be disseminated by publication in scholarly journals
and conferences, as white papers for the community, as Informational
...
... and conferences, as white papers for the community, as Informational
RFCs, and so on. In addition, it is expected that technologies
developed in a Research Group will be brought to the IETF as input to
IETF Working Group ...
... Research Group will be brought to the IETF as input to
IETF Working Group(s) for possible standardization. However,
Research Group input carries no more weight than other community
...
... IETF Working Group(s) for possible standardization. However,
Research Group input carries no more weight than other community
input, and goes through the same standards setting process as any
other proposal.
...
...
IRTF Research Groups are formed to encourage research in areas of
importance to the evolution of the Internet ...
... importance to the evolution of the Internet. Clearly, anyone may
conduct such research, whether or not they are members of a Research
Group. The expectation is that by sponsoring Research Groups, the
IRTF ...
... Internet. Clearly, anyone may
conduct such research, whether or not they are members of a Research
Group. The expectation is that by sponsoring Research Groups, the
IRTF can foster cross-organizational collaboration, help to create ...
...
IRTF Research Groups may have open or closed memberships. Limited
membership may be advantageous to the formation of the long term
working relationships that are critical ...
... fragmentation of the work of the
research community. Allowing limited membership is in stark contrast
to IETF Working Groups, which are always open; this contrast reflects
the different goals and environments of the two organizations-
research vs. standards setting.
...
...
To ameliorate the effects of closed membership, all Research Groups
are required to regularly report progress to the community, and are
encouraged to hold occasional open meetings (most likely co-located ...
... regular IETF meetings during which research results of interest to
the community are presented. Finally, multiple Research Groups
working in the same general area may be formed if appropriate.
...
...
This document is based on the March 1994 RFC "IETF Working Group
Guidelines and Procedures" by E. Huizer and D. Crocker [2].
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... RESEARCH GROUP FORMATION ...
... Research Groups are the activity centers in the IRTF. A Research
Group is typically created to address a research area related to
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... Internet protocols, applications, architecture or technology area.
Research Groups have the stable long term membership needed to
promote the development of research collaboration and teamwork in
exploring research issues. Participation is by individual
...
...
A Research Group may be established at the initiative of an
individual or group of individuals. Anyone interested in creating an
...
... A Research Group may be established at the initiative of an
individual or group of individuals. Anyone interested in creating an
IRTF Research Group ...
... group of individuals. Anyone interested in creating an
IRTF Research Group must submit a charter for the proposed group to
the IRTF ...
... Is the research area that the Research Group plans to address
clear and relevant for the Internet community ...
... Will the formation of the Research Group foster work that would
not be done otherwise. For instance, membership drawn from more
than a single institution, more than a single country, and so on,
...
... Do the Research Group's activities overlap with those of another
Research Group? If so, it may still be appropriate to create ...
... Do the Research Group's activities overlap with those of another
Research Group? If so, it may still be appropriate to create the
Research Group ...
... Research Group? If so, it may still be appropriate to create the
Research Group, but this question must be considered carefully
since subdividing efforts often dilutes the available technical
expertise.
...
... Is there sufficient interest and expertise in the Research Group's
topic with at least several people willing to expend the effort
that is likely to produce significant results over time? Research
Groups ...
... Research Group's
topic with at least several people willing to expend the effort
that is likely to produce significant results over time? Research
Groups require considerable effort, including management of the
Research Group ...
... Research
Groups require considerable effort, including management of the
Research Group process, editing of Research Group documents, and
contribution to the document text. IRTF ...
... management of the
Research Group process, editing of Research Group documents, and
contribution to the document text. IRTF experience suggests that
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... active participants are typically required. To
help in this determination, a proposal to create a Research Group
should include a list of potential charter members.
...
... Internet Architecture Board (IAB) will also review the charter of
the proposed Research Group to determine the relationship of the
proposed work to the overall architecture of the Internet Protocol
Suite ...
...
A charter is a contract between a Research Group and the IRTF to
conduct research in the designated area. Charters may be renegotiated
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... conduct research in the designated area. Charters may be renegotiated
periodically to reflect changes to the current status, organization
or goals of the Research Group.
...
...
The formation of a Research Group requires a charter which is
initially negotiated between a prospective Research Group Chair ...
... The formation of a Research Group requires a charter which is
initially negotiated between a prospective Research Group Chair and
the IRTF ...
... Chair are
satisfied with the charter form and content, it becomes the basis for
forming a Research Group.
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...
A IRTF Research Group charter consists of five sections:
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...
1. Research Group Name
A Research Group ...
... Research Group Name
A Research Group name should be reasonably descriptive or
identifiable. Additionally, the group shall define an acronym ...
... A Research Group name should be reasonably descriptive or
identifiable. Additionally, the group shall define an acronym
(maximum 8 printable ASCII characters ...
... acronym
(maximum 8 printable ASCII characters) to reference the group in
the IRTF directories, mailing lists ...
... Chair(s)
The Research Group may have one or two Chair(s) to perform the
administrative functions of the group ...
... Research Group may have one or two Chair(s) to perform the
administrative functions of the group. The email address(es) of
the Chair ...
... Internet community to send queries regarding
the Research Group. For instance, for requests to join the
group ...
... group.
A Research Group, whether limited membership or open, will have an
"interest" Internet mailing list ...
... archive.
It is expected that a Research Group may also have a mailing list
limited to the regular meeting participants on which substantial
...
... mailing list
limited to the regular meeting participants on which substantial
part of the work of a Research Group is likely to be conducted via
e-mail.
...
...
The Charter must define the membership policy (whether open or
limited), and the procedure to apply for membership in the group.
While limited membership is permitted, it is in no way encouraged
or required.
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... or required.
5. Description of Research Group
The focus and intent of the group ...
... Research Group
The focus and intent of the group shall be set forth briefly. By
reading this section alone, an individual should be able to decide
whether this group ...
... group shall be set forth briefly. By
reading this section alone, an individual should be able to decide
whether this group is relevant to their own work. The first
paragraph must give a brief summary of the research area, basis,
goal(s) and approach(es) planned for the Research Group ...
... group is relevant to their own work. The first
paragraph must give a brief summary of the research area, basis,
goal(s) and approach(es) planned for the Research Group. This
paragraph will frequently be used as an overview of the Research
Group's effort.
...
... goal(s) and approach(es) planned for the Research Group. This
paragraph will frequently be used as an overview of the Research
Group's effort.
To facilitate evaluation of the intended work and to provide on-
...
...
To facilitate evaluation of the intended work and to provide on-
going guidance to the Research Group, the charter shall describe
the proposed research and shall discuss objectives and expected
impact with respect to the Internet Architecture ...
... RESEARCH GROUP OPERATION ...
...
Research Groups are autonomous and each determines most of the
details of its own operation with respect to session participation,
...
... reaching closure, norms of behavior, etc. Since the products are
research results, not Internet standards, consensus of the group is
not required. Rather, the measure of success is the quality and
impact of the research results.
...
...
A number of procedural questions and issues will arise over time, and
it is the function of the Research Group Chair to manage the group
...
... it is the function of the Research Group Chair to manage the group
process, keeping in mind that the overall purpose of the group is to
...
... Chair to manage the group
process, keeping in mind that the overall purpose of the group is to
make progress towards realizing the Research Group's goals and
...
... process, keeping in mind that the overall purpose of the group is to
make progress towards realizing the Research Group's goals and
objectives.
...
...
There are few hard and fast rules on organizing or conducting
Research Group activities, but a set of guidelines and practices have
evolved over time that have proven successful. These are listed here,
with actual choices typically determined by the Research Group ...
... Research Group activities, but a set of guidelines and practices have
evolved over time that have proven successful. These are listed here,
with actual choices typically determined by the Research Group
members and the Chair.
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...
For coordinated, structured Research Group interactions, the Chair
must publish to the group ...
... Research Group interactions, the Chair
must publish to the group mailing list a draft agenda well in advance
of the actual meeting. The agenda needs to contain at least:
...
...
A Research Group will conduct much of its business via its electronic
mail distribution list(s). It is also likely to meet periodically to
accomplish those things that are better achieved in more interactive
...
...
It is strongly encouraged that all Research Group meetings be
recorded in written minutes, to keep informed members who were not
present and the community at large and to document the proceedings
...
... agenda for the meeting, an account of the high points of the
discussion, and a list of attendees. Unless the Research Group chair
decides otherwise, the minutes should be sent to the interest group ...
... Research Group chair
decides otherwise, the minutes should be sent to the interest group
and made available through the IRTF Web and ftp sites.
...
...
Each Research Group will determine the balance of email and face-to-
face meetings that is appropriate for making progress on its goals.
...
... fertilization that occurs during hallway and after-hours
interactions. Furthermore, as described above, even limited-
membership Research Groups are encouraged to hold occasional open
meetings; an IETF meeting would serve as an ideal venue for such an
...
...
The challenge to managing Research Group meetings is to balance the
need for consideration of the various issues, opinions and approaches
against the need to allow forward progress. The Research Group ...
... Research Group meetings is to balance the
need for consideration of the various issues, opinions and approaches
against the need to allow forward progress. The Research Group, as a
whole, has the final responsibility for striking this balance.
...
... RESEARCH GROUP TERMINATION ...
...
If, at some point, it becomes evident that a Research Group is not
making progress in the research areas defined in its charter, or
fails to regularly report the results of its research to the
...
...
1. Require that the group recharter to refocus on a different
set of problems,
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...
Research Groups require considerable care and feeding. In addition
to general participation, successful Research Groups benefit from
...
... Research Groups require considerable care and feeding. In addition
to general participation, successful Research Groups benefit from
the efforts of participants filling specific functional roles.
...
... The IRTF Chair is responsible for ensuring that Research Groups
produce coherent, coordinated, architecturally consistent and timely
output as a contribution to the overall evolution of the Internet
architecture ...
... produce coherent, coordinated, architecturally consistent and timely
output as a contribution to the overall evolution of the Internet
architecture. In addition to the detailed tasks related to Research
Groups outlined below, the IRTF Chair may also from time to time
...
... Chair monitors the range of activities. This may include
encouraging the formation of Research Groups directly, rather than
waiting for proposals from IRTF participants.
...
... Coordination of Research Groups ...
... IRTF Chair tracks and manages the progress of the various
Research Groups with the aid of a regular status report on
documents and accomplishments from the Research Group Chairs ...
... Research Groups with the aid of a regular status report on
documents and accomplishments from the Research Group Chairs. The
resulting reports are made available to the community at large at
...
... IRTF Chair on
the chartering of new Research Groups and other matters relating to
the smooth operation of the IRTF. In addition, most IRSG ...
... Research Group Chair ...
...
The Research Group Chair is concerned with making forward progress in
the areas under investigation, and has wide discretion in the conduct
...
... Chair is concerned with making forward progress in
the areas under investigation, and has wide discretion in the conduct
of Research Group business. The Chair must ensure that a number of
tasks are performed, either directly or by others assigned to the
...
...
Ensuring the Research Group process and content management
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...
The Chair has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that a Research
Group achieves forward progress. For some Research Groups, this
can be accomplished by having the Chair ...
... The Chair has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that a Research
Group achieves forward progress. For some Research Groups, this
can be accomplished by having the Chair perform all management ...
... Chair perform all management-
related activities. In other Research Groups -- particularly
those with large or divisive participation -- it is helpful to
allocate process and/or secretarial functions to other
...
... participants. Process management pertains strictly to the style
of Research Group interaction and not to its content. The
secretarial function encompasses preparation of minutes, and
possibly editing of group ...
... Research Group interaction and not to its content. The
secretarial function encompasses preparation of minutes, and
possibly editing of group-authored documents.
...
...
Moderate the Research Group email list
...
...
It is expected that all Research Group participants will actively
contribute to the work of the group. Research Group ...
... It is expected that all Research Group participants will actively
contribute to the work of the group. Research Group membership is
expected to be a long term commitment ...
... Research Group participants will actively
contribute to the work of the group. Research Group membership is
expected to be a long term commitment by a set of motivated
...
...
Research Groups produce documents and documents need authors.
However, authorship of papers related to the work of a Research
Group is one of the primary reasons that researchers ...
... Research Groups produce documents and documents need authors.
However, authorship of papers related to the work of a Research
Group is one of the primary reasons that researchers become
members, so finding motivated authors should not be a problem.
...
...
It is up to the Research Group to decide the authorship of papers
resulting from Research Group activities. In particular,
...
... It is up to the Research Group to decide the authorship of papers
resulting from Research Group activities. In particular,
authorship by the entire group is not required.
...
... resulting from Research Group activities. In particular,
authorship by the entire group is not required.
...
... Research Group Editor/Secretary ...
...
Taking minutes and editing jointly-authored Research Group documents
often is performed by a specifically-designated participant or set of
participants.
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... RESEARCH GROUP DOCUMENTS ...
...
All relevant documents for a meeting (including the final agenda)
should be published to the group mailing list and available at least
two weeks before a meeting starts ...
...
The work of an IRTF Research Group usually results in publication of
research papers and other documents, as well as documents as part of
the Informational or Experimental ...
... [1]. This series is the archival publication record for the Internet
community. A document can be written by an individual in a Research
Group, by a group as a whole with a designated Editor, or by others
not involved with the IRTF ...
... 1]. This series is the archival publication record for the Internet
community. A document can be written by an individual in a Research
Group, by a group as a whole with a designated Editor, or by others
not involved with the IRTF. The designated author(s) need not
...
...
If the Research Group or the RFC Editor thinks that an extensive
review is appropriate, the IRTF Chair ...
... Internet Architecture Board and Internet Engineering Steering Group, "The Internet Standards Process -- Revision 2", RFC 1602(-> 2026), IAB ...
... Huizer, E. and D. Crocker, "IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures", RFC 1603(-> 2418), March 1994. ...