From e33211635a47c86097ed6c2df96efe8ff55ac230 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:20:12 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 1/8] =?UTF-8?q?=F0=9F=9A=A7=F0=9F=9A=A7=F0=9F=9A=A7=20UNDE?=
 =?UTF-8?q?R=20CONSTRUCTION=20=F0=9F=9A=A7=F0=9F=9A=A7=F0=9F=9A=A7?=
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---
 README.md        | 19 +++++++++++--------
 isc-proposal.qmd | 13 +++++++++----
 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1eeae1c..8353a18 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,26 +1,29 @@
-# isc-proposal
+# 🚧🚧🚧 UNDER CONSTRUCTION: isc-proposal 🚧🚧🚧
+
+This repository is currently being revisited.
+An update will be released in early September 2025.
 
 [![build-status](https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/YOUR-REPOSITORY/actions/workflows/publish-proposal.yaml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/YOUR-REPOSITORY/actions/workflows/publish-proposal.yaml)
 
 This repository is a boilerplate repository that helps you prepare your proposal for the [R Consortium](https://www.r-consortium.org).
 
-## Background 
+## Background
 
 Set up in 2015, the R Consortium is an organisation set up to help support the R Foundation, the R Community, and R users.
 
-> The primary purpose of the R Consortium (collectively, the “Purpose”) is to: 
+> The primary purpose of the R Consortium (collectively, the “Purpose”) is to:
 >
 >(a) advance the worldwide promotion of and support for the R open source language and environment as the preferred language for statistical computing and graphics (the “Environment”);
 >
->(b) establish, maintain, seek support for, and develop infrastructure projects and technical and infrastructure collaboration initiatives related to the Environment, and such other initiatives as may be appropriate to support, enable and promote the Environment; 
+>(b) establish, maintain, seek support for, and develop infrastructure projects and technical and infrastructure collaboration initiatives related to the Environment, and such other initiatives as may be appropriate to support, enable and promote the Environment;
 >
->(c) encourage and increase user adoption, involvement with, and contribution to, the Environment; 
+>(c) encourage and increase user adoption, involvement with, and contribution to, the Environment;
 >
->(d) facilitate communication and collaboration among users and developers of the Environment, the R Consortium and the R Foundation for Statistical Computing (the “R Foundation”); 
+>(d) facilitate communication and collaboration among users and developers of the Environment, the R Consortium and the R Foundation for Statistical Computing (the “R Foundation”);
 >
->(e) support and maintain policies set by the Board; and 
+>(e) support and maintain policies set by the Board; and
 >
->(f) undertake such other activities as may from time to time be appropriate to further the purposes and achieve the goals set forth above.  
+>(f) undertake such other activities as may from time to time be appropriate to further the purposes and achieve the goals set forth above.
 >
 >In furtherance of these efforts, the R Consortium shall seek to solicit the participation of all interested parties on a fair, equitable and open basis.
 
diff --git a/isc-proposal.qmd b/isc-proposal.qmd
index 87cf41f..af19b61 100644
--- a/isc-proposal.qmd
+++ b/isc-proposal.qmd
@@ -1,23 +1,28 @@
 ---
 title: "Proposal Title"
-author: 
+author:
   - name: Annie Easley
     orcid: 5555-5555-5555-5555
     affiliations:
       - "Lewis Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration"
-    
+
 date: today
 date-format: iso
 format:
   html:
     embed-resources: true
   hikmah-pdf:
-    geometry: 
+    geometry:
       - left=1.25in
       - right=1.25in
 bibliography: references.bib
 ---
 
+# 🚧🚧🚧 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 🚧🚧🚧
+
+This repository is currently being revisited.
+An update will be released in early September 2025.
+
 {{< include proposal/signatories.qmd >}}
 
 {{< include proposal/problemdefinition.qmd >}}
@@ -31,4 +36,4 @@ bibliography: references.bib
 {{< include proposal/success.qmd >}}
 
 ::: refs
-:::
\ No newline at end of file
+:::

From 7d0a2de74e64135e2117cb1045d67524c8cc849e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:39:13 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 2/8] Rename

---
 isc-proposal.qmd                                     | 12 ++++++------
 proposal/{signatories.qmd => 01-signatories.qmd}     |  0
 ...roblemdefinition.qmd => 02-problemdefinition.qmd} |  0
 proposal/{proposal.qmd => 03-proposal.qmd}           |  0
 proposal/{timeline.qmd => 04-timeline.qmd}           |  0
 proposal/{requirements.qmd => 05-requirements.qmd}   |  0
 proposal/{success.qmd => 06-success.qmd}             |  0
 7 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)
 rename proposal/{signatories.qmd => 01-signatories.qmd} (100%)
 rename proposal/{problemdefinition.qmd => 02-problemdefinition.qmd} (100%)
 rename proposal/{proposal.qmd => 03-proposal.qmd} (100%)
 rename proposal/{timeline.qmd => 04-timeline.qmd} (100%)
 rename proposal/{requirements.qmd => 05-requirements.qmd} (100%)
 rename proposal/{success.qmd => 06-success.qmd} (100%)

diff --git a/isc-proposal.qmd b/isc-proposal.qmd
index af19b61..eef066f 100644
--- a/isc-proposal.qmd
+++ b/isc-proposal.qmd
@@ -23,17 +23,17 @@ bibliography: references.bib
 This repository is currently being revisited.
 An update will be released in early September 2025.
 
-{{< include proposal/signatories.qmd >}}
+{{< include proposal/01-signatories.qmd >}}
 
-{{< include proposal/problemdefinition.qmd >}}
+{{< include proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd >}}
 
-{{< include proposal/proposal.qmd >}}
+{{< include proposal/03-proposal.qmd >}}
 
-{{< include proposal/timeline.qmd >}}
+{{< include proposal/04-timeline.qmd >}}
 
-{{< include proposal/requirements.qmd >}}
+{{< include proposal/05-requirements.qmd >}}
 
-{{< include proposal/success.qmd >}}
+{{< include proposal/06-success.qmd >}}
 
 ::: refs
 :::
diff --git a/proposal/signatories.qmd b/proposal/01-signatories.qmd
similarity index 100%
rename from proposal/signatories.qmd
rename to proposal/01-signatories.qmd
diff --git a/proposal/problemdefinition.qmd b/proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd
similarity index 100%
rename from proposal/problemdefinition.qmd
rename to proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd
diff --git a/proposal/proposal.qmd b/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
similarity index 100%
rename from proposal/proposal.qmd
rename to proposal/03-proposal.qmd
diff --git a/proposal/timeline.qmd b/proposal/04-timeline.qmd
similarity index 100%
rename from proposal/timeline.qmd
rename to proposal/04-timeline.qmd
diff --git a/proposal/requirements.qmd b/proposal/05-requirements.qmd
similarity index 100%
rename from proposal/requirements.qmd
rename to proposal/05-requirements.qmd
diff --git a/proposal/success.qmd b/proposal/06-success.qmd
similarity index 100%
rename from proposal/success.qmd
rename to proposal/06-success.qmd

From 5a404790a485c4efd55391c6de7cd8b1a3899a4f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:42:13 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 3/8] Typos

---
 README.md                    |  6 +++---
 proposal/03-proposal.qmd     |  4 ++--
 proposal/05-requirements.qmd | 12 ++++++------
 3 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8353a18..8a96eaa 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -47,11 +47,11 @@ This is a boilerplate repository that you will need to fork, title appropriately
 
 -   Use the "Use this template" button on GitHub
 -   Create a new repository with a name to reflect your proposal
--   Create a new Rstudio project from version control and use the git URL for the repo
+-   Create a new Positron/RStudio/IDE project from version control and use the git URL for the repo
 -   Write an overview of the proposal instead of this boilerplate for the README
--   Start completing the relevant Rmd pages of the proposal
+-   Start completing the relevant qmd pages of the proposal
 -   Render `isc-proposal.qmd` to build the document locally
--   Regularly commit and push the changes to github
+-   Regularly commit and push the changes to GitHub
 -   Solicit feedback and contributions from others
 
 ### Automatically generate your proposal
diff --git a/proposal/03-proposal.qmd b/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
index 4129b6b..f5b6c4e 100644
--- a/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
+++ b/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # The proposal
 <!--
-This is where the proposal should be outlined. 
+This is where the proposal should be outlined.
 -->
 
 ## Overview
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ section.
 
 ## Detail
 <!--
-Go into more detail about the specifics of the project and it delivers
+Go into more detail about the specifics of the project and how it delivers
 against the problem.
 
 Depending on project type the detail section should include:
diff --git a/proposal/05-requirements.qmd b/proposal/05-requirements.qmd
index 9fd1bf4..679252b 100644
--- a/proposal/05-requirements.qmd
+++ b/proposal/05-requirements.qmd
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Requirements
-<!-- 
+<!--
 An idea of what is required to make the project actually happen
 -->
 
@@ -9,21 +9,21 @@ Who needs to be involved, what's the proposed structure, what will it take to ge
 -->
 
 ## Processes
-<!-- 
+<!--
 What processes need to be put in place e.g. codes of conduct, regular ISC meetings, handover to the community at large?
 -->
 
 ## Tools & Tech
 <!--
-What is going to be needed to deliver this project? 
+What is going to be needed to deliver this project?
 
-Will cloud computing be used - if yes are there are necessary components that will be deciding factors between providers?
+Will cloud computing be used - if yes are there necessary components that will be deciding factors between providers?
 
 Are there tools or tech that don't exist that will be produced to facilitate the project?
 -->
 
 ## Funding
-<!-- 
+<!--
 [TO DO] THE GUIDANCE IS PRETTY UNCLEAR, ESP IN LIGHT OF GABOR'S PROPOSAL VS AWARD SIZE
 
 -->
@@ -31,4 +31,4 @@ Are there tools or tech that don't exist that will be produced to facilitate the
 ## Summary
 <!--
 A summary of the requirements that contextualises the costs
--->
\ No newline at end of file
+-->

From 7ba8896ff7869f825621b74a9690fde733cc0a95 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:45:04 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 4/8] Exec summary

---
 isc-proposal.qmd             | 2 ++
 proposal/00-exec-summary.qmd | 6 ++++++
 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 proposal/00-exec-summary.qmd

diff --git a/isc-proposal.qmd b/isc-proposal.qmd
index eef066f..1b96903 100644
--- a/isc-proposal.qmd
+++ b/isc-proposal.qmd
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ bibliography: references.bib
 This repository is currently being revisited.
 An update will be released in early September 2025.
 
+{{< include proposal/00-exec-summary.qmd >}}
+
 {{< include proposal/01-signatories.qmd >}}
 
 {{< include proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd >}}
diff --git a/proposal/00-exec-summary.qmd b/proposal/00-exec-summary.qmd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9835e66
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proposal/00-exec-summary.qmd
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+# Executive Summary
+
+<!--
+This section provides a condensed view of the entire proposal, one page long.
+It should be a comprehensive high-level overview that captures the essence of the proposal, including its goals, methods, expected outcomes, deliverables, and budget.
+-->

From 105beb72fc865e8eb2c9f73f0c32832bca219cda Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:49:52 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 5/8] Add Quarto project, closes #15

---
 .gitignore  | 2 ++
 _quarto.yml | 5 +++++
 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 _quarto.yml

diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index b462c78..7a2bf6a 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -16,3 +16,5 @@ vignettes/*.pdf
 # File gen artefacts
 *.html
 *.pdf
+
+/.quarto/
diff --git a/_quarto.yml b/_quarto.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..78e9c75
--- /dev/null
+++ b/_quarto.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+project:
+  title: "Isc-proposal"
+  render:
+    - "*.qmd"
+    - "!proposal/"

From 96a6dbc28b0995c9bbbcfdffbb0fe2bb29405279 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:55:10 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 6/8] Key Risks -> External dependencies

---
 proposal/03-proposal.qmd | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++
 proposal/06-success.qmd  | 21 +++++----------------
 2 files changed, 25 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-)

diff --git a/proposal/03-proposal.qmd b/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
index f5b6c4e..5f2f422 100644
--- a/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
+++ b/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
@@ -20,5 +20,25 @@ Depending on project type the detail section should include:
 -->
 
 ### Minimum Viable Product
+
+<!--
+What is the smallest thing you can build that delivers value to your users?
+-->
+
 ### Architecture
+
+<!--
+What does the high-level architecture look like?
+-->
+
 ### Assumptions
+
+<!--
+What assumptions are you making that, if proven false, would invalidate the project?
+-->
+
+### External dependencies
+
+<!--
+What external dependencies does the project have (e.g. libraries, services, other projects, etc.)?
+-->
diff --git a/proposal/06-success.qmd b/proposal/06-success.qmd
index 336ba5e..637abb8 100644
--- a/proposal/06-success.qmd
+++ b/proposal/06-success.qmd
@@ -1,33 +1,22 @@
 # Success
-<!-- 
+<!--
 Projects should have a definition of done that is measurable, and a
 thorough understanding going in of what the risks are to delivery
 -->
 
 ## Definition of done
-<!-- 
-What does success look like? 
+<!--
+What does success look like?
 -->
 
 ## Measuring success
-<!-- 
+<!--
 How will we know when success is achieved, what markers can we use
 along the way
 -->
 
 ## Future work
-<!-- 
+<!--
 How could this be extended / developed in the future by yourself
 and/or the community in general?
 -->
-
-## Key risks
-<!-- 
-What sort of things could come up that can delay or break the project?
-
- - [ ] People
- - [ ] Processes
- - [ ] Tooling & Technology
- - [ ] Costs
-
--->
\ No newline at end of file

From 9fcd20b8cde522e2154661c1346883ec50b13692 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:18:38 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 7/8] Condense budget

---
 isc-proposal.qmd             |  2 --
 proposal/04-timeline.qmd     |  2 ++
 proposal/05-requirements.qmd | 34 ----------------------------------
 3 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 proposal/05-requirements.qmd

diff --git a/isc-proposal.qmd b/isc-proposal.qmd
index 1b96903..a2d67d9 100644
--- a/isc-proposal.qmd
+++ b/isc-proposal.qmd
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ An update will be released in early September 2025.
 
 {{< include proposal/04-timeline.qmd >}}
 
-{{< include proposal/05-requirements.qmd >}}
-
 {{< include proposal/06-success.qmd >}}
 
 ::: refs
diff --git a/proposal/04-timeline.qmd b/proposal/04-timeline.qmd
index 4211f06..6492bd8 100644
--- a/proposal/04-timeline.qmd
+++ b/proposal/04-timeline.qmd
@@ -34,3 +34,5 @@ facilitate successful delivery of the project.
  - [ ] UseR!
  - [ ] ISC meetings
 -->
+
+## Budget
diff --git a/proposal/05-requirements.qmd b/proposal/05-requirements.qmd
deleted file mode 100644
index 679252b..0000000
--- a/proposal/05-requirements.qmd
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
-# Requirements
-<!--
-An idea of what is required to make the project actually happen
--->
-
-## People
-<!--
-Who needs to be involved, what's the proposed structure, what will it take to get their involvement?
--->
-
-## Processes
-<!--
-What processes need to be put in place e.g. codes of conduct, regular ISC meetings, handover to the community at large?
--->
-
-## Tools & Tech
-<!--
-What is going to be needed to deliver this project?
-
-Will cloud computing be used - if yes are there necessary components that will be deciding factors between providers?
-
-Are there tools or tech that don't exist that will be produced to facilitate the project?
--->
-
-## Funding
-<!--
-[TO DO] THE GUIDANCE IS PRETTY UNCLEAR, ESP IN LIGHT OF GABOR'S PROPOSAL VS AWARD SIZE
-
--->
-
-## Summary
-<!--
-A summary of the requirements that contextualises the costs
--->

From 5e3a745b1d9f8d2996938edfb88f51fc11402e9f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Kirill=20M=C3=BCller?= <kirill@cynkra.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:28:42 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 8/8] Align with list

---
 proposal/01-signatories.qmd       | 13 +++++++------
 proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd |  8 +++++---
 proposal/03-proposal.qmd          |  6 ++++++
 proposal/04-timeline.qmd          | 27 ++++++++++++++++++++++++---
 4 files changed, 42 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)

diff --git a/proposal/01-signatories.qmd b/proposal/01-signatories.qmd
index fe349f4..a9e3538 100644
--- a/proposal/01-signatories.qmd
+++ b/proposal/01-signatories.qmd
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # Signatories
-<!-- 
+<!--
 This section provides the ISC with a view of the support received from
 the community for a proposal. Acceptance isn't predicated on
-popularity but community acceptance is important.  Willingness to
+popularity but community acceptance is important. Willingness to
 accept outside input is also a good marker for project delivery.
 
 An optional section would be for R-Core signatories where changes to R
@@ -10,20 +10,21 @@ are proposed.
 -->
 
 ## Project team
-<!-- 
+<!--
 Who are the people responsible for actually delivering the project if
 the proposal gets accepted and are already signed up and rearing to
-go?
+go? Briefly describe all participants and the skills they will bring
+to the project.
 -->
 
 ## Contributors
-<!-- 
+<!--
 Who are the people who have actively helped with this proposal but
 won't necessarily be on the core project team later?
 -->
 
 ## Consulted
-<!-- 
+<!--
 Who has been given the opportunity to provide feedback on the
 proposal? This should include any R Consortium & ISC members who the
 proposal has been discussed with.
diff --git a/proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd b/proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd
index 5a619aa..4a69e00 100644
--- a/proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd
+++ b/proposal/02-problemdefinition.qmd
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ bibliography: references.bib
 # The Problem
 
 ```{=html}
-<!-- 
+<!--
 Outlining the issue / weak point / problem to be solved by this
 proposal. This should be a compelling section that sets the reader up
 for the next section - the proposed solution!
@@ -14,8 +14,10 @@ It is important to cover:
 
  - [ ] What the problem is
  - [ ] Who it affects
- - [ ] Have there been previous attempts to resolve the problem
- - [ ] Why it should be tackled
+ - [ ] Why is it a problem
+ - [ ] What will solving the problem enable (why should it be solved)
+ - [ ] Brief summary of existing work and previous attempts (e.g., relevant R packages)
+ - [ ] If proposing changes to R itself: letter of support from R Core member
 -->
 ```
 
diff --git a/proposal/03-proposal.qmd b/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
index 5f2f422..89c1c43 100644
--- a/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
+++ b/proposal/03-proposal.qmd
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # The proposal
 <!--
+How are you going to solve the problem? Include the concrete actions you
+will take and an estimated timeline. What are likely failure modes and
+how will you recover from them?
+
 This is where the proposal should be outlined.
 -->
 
@@ -9,6 +13,8 @@ At a high-level address what your proposal is and how it will address
 the problem identified. Highlight any benefits to the R Community that
 follow from solving the problem. This should be your most compelling
 section.
+
+Include concrete actions you will take and estimated timeline.
 -->
 
 ## Detail
diff --git a/proposal/04-timeline.qmd b/proposal/04-timeline.qmd
index 6492bd8..002a723 100644
--- a/proposal/04-timeline.qmd
+++ b/proposal/04-timeline.qmd
@@ -23,10 +23,13 @@ and the ISC need to have a means of tracking delivery
 -->
 
 ## Other aspects
+
 <!--
-Covering non-technical activities like on-going publicity, paper
-preparation, discussion groups etc. that might be required to
-facilitate successful delivery of the project.
+How will you ensure that your work is available to the widest number
+of people? Please specify the open-source or creative commons license(s)
+you will use, how you will host your code so that others can contribute,
+and how you will publicize your work. We encourage you to plan content
+to be shared quarterly on the R Consortium blog.
 
  - [ ] Announcement post
  - [ ] Delivery blog post
@@ -35,4 +38,22 @@ facilitate successful delivery of the project.
  - [ ] ISC meetings
 -->
 
+## Budget & funding plan
+
+<!--
+Outline the milestones for development and how much funding will be
+required for each stage (as payments will be tied to project milestone
+completion). Each milestone should specify the work to be done and the
+expected outcomes, providing enough detail for the ISC to understand
+the scope of the project work and assess the likelihood of success.
+
+We expect that most of the budget will be allocated
+for labor costs. We do not cover indirect costs. The ISC grants cannot
+cover such things as travel, lodging, food, journal publication fees,
+or personal hardware. Cloud services may be covered if they are specific
+to the project and the project period. The ISC reserves the right to vet
+how funds are used for each project separately. If in doubt, please reach
+out to us.
+-->
+
 ## Budget