Systems Research Consortium

The Systems Research Consortium is an industrial affiliate program that seeks to forge a close relationship between university, faculty and graduate students in systems-related fields and our natural partners in industry. The Systems Research Consortium creates an exchange in which affiliate partners benefit from access to cutting-edge knowledge and top talent while the university gains a clearer understanding of the practical challenges confronting industry.

KILO

RECRUIT

$50,000/YR

MEGA

RESEARCH

$150,000/YR

GIGA

ADVANCE

$250,000/YR

SYSTEMS RESEARCH

Computing applications continue to evolve. Systems research focuses on advancing the core of computing technologies in order to support and greatly advance a wide variety of industries and application areas. UT’s Systems Research Consortium faculty and students manage several labs and conduct world-class systems research in the following areas:

Data Centers
Computer Architecture
Accelerators

FPGAs
GPGPUs
Operating Systems

Secure Systems
Distributed Systems
Networking

Sponsorship Benefits

BENEFIT DETAILS	KILO	MEGA	GIGA
Acknowledgement of sponsorship on SRC website, on all SRC promotional materials, and at all affiliated events. Two attendee registrations to the UT Systems Research Symposium.	✓	✓	✓
Recruit highly qualified students for co-ops, internships and permanent positions through SRC dissemination of career and internship opportunities relevant to studies as provided by SRC affiliates.	✓	✓	✓
One affiliate hosted technical talk or other facilitated on-campus event to interested students promoted by the SRC and relevant academic departments.		✓	✓
Opportunity for increased engagement with students through classroom interaction, such as guest lectures, projects, and/or mentorship in systems-related courses.	✓	✓	✓
Two invitations to the Symposium VIP dinner and networking event. Invitation to attend systems-related talks and lectures conducted through relevant university speaker series.	✓	✓	✓
Work on campus with SRC faculty, staff, and students for periodic consultation to learn about the most advanced technologies. Access to live demos and lab tours and engage in tailored one-on-one research discussions with consortium faculty.	✓	✓	✓
Access to SRC resume book and to approved university facilities for on-campus interviews in conjunction with the UT Systems Research Symposium and other recruiting events.	✓	✓	✓
Enhanced access to consulting through SRC contacts. Additional opportunities for faculty engagement in research collaborations, including use of affiliate equipment in on-campus research.		✓	✓
An annual visit at mutually agreeable dates and locations to industrial affiliate sponsor company from SRC faculty to present the latest research results from the SRC labs.		✓	✓
Ability to submit a nominee for Research Associate: Research Fellow or Visiting Researcher/Scholar. Visiting lecturers and researchers may participate in in-class lecture series, student theses committees, and join in research with SRC faculty and students (subject to university guidelines).			✓

Benefit Details Defined

The following information clarifies terms referenced under Sponsorship Benefits.

UT SYSTEMS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

An annual meeting is held on campus for all members of the program. This gathering provides an important opportunity to meet with faculty and students, exchange technical information and ideas with others, and obtain information on current and future developments in systems. This meeting emphasizes the importance of constant interaction and exchange between the university and our affiliate partners via workshops, student activities, research and personal contact. An important part of the affiliate’s role is to ensure that faculty and students are aware of industrial conditions and needs, keeping them current on present development and future plans via a constant exchange of theory and methodology.

FACILITATED ACCESS TO STUDENTS

Technical talks, networking, dissemination of career and internship opportunities, and on-campus interviews are just a few of the ways we work to connect our affiliates with top students. The Systems Research Consortium provides a powerful means by which companies can build out a robust talent pipeline.

TECHNICAL TALKS

Technical talks are one of the cornerstones of academic exchange within UT Computer Science. Affiliates interested in increasing awareness on the nature of the work at their respective companies are encouraged to lead a technical discussion on the university campus for faculty and students. University staff will help facilitate room bookings and event promotion.

SYSTEMS SPEAKER SERIES

Affiliates are invited to attend a variety of relevant speaker series and discussion opportunities at The University of Texas at Austin throughout the course of the academic year. Talks available through the series will be directly focused on systems related research, including topics covering operating and distributed systems, networking, security, storage and architecture. Affiliates will work directly with their staff relationship liaisons to identify topics of greatest interest and relevance.

RESEARCH FELLOW-VISITING RESEARCHER/SCHOLAR AFFILIATION

Affiliates may nominate personnel as Systems Research Consortium visiting researchers or research fellows, who conduct relevant research on The University of Texas at Austin campus. All visitors must be actively collaborating with UTCS faculty for the duration of their stay. Visitors may use university resources and their own skills to further their personal interests, deepen their companies’ knowledge of target topics, or both. Visiting researchers bring practical experience that enriches and informs intellectual exchange. Acceptance as a visiting researcher or fellow is subject to relevant university policies and guidelines on a space available basis.