Creating a Partner's Project

This guide walks partners through the steps required to successfully submit a project on the DD Match platform.

Step 1: Navigate to the Projects Tab¶

Once logged in, click the “Projects” tab on the left-hand menu. Then click the “Create Project” button on the top-right corner.

Step 2: Add Basic Project Information¶

Enter your Project Title, a short Project Overview, upload a banner image (under 1MB, 700×200px), and provide your Name and Email.

Step 3: Choose Categories¶

Select the primary and secondary label that best categorize your project (e.g., Environment, Engineering, Public Policy, etc.).

Step 4: Define Deliverables¶

Describe the tangible outcomes students will produce over the semester. Include things like reports, dashboards, models, or presentations.

Step 5: Project Scope¶

Indicate whether this is a new or continuing project, and provide a link to any related materials (website, deck, prior semester project).

Step 6: Dataset Description¶

Describe the type, size, and structure of your dataset. Include whether it’s observational, spatial, time-series, etc., and note if students will need to collect it.

Step 7: Skills Students Will Develop¶

Check the skills students will learn through this project (e.g., EDA, NLP, ML, data visualization).

Step 8: Technical Requirements¶

Specify which skills or tools students should be familiar with (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau, Hugging Face, AWS). Also add any helpful background knowledge.

Step 9: Final Review and Submit¶

Review your inputs and click Submit to publish your project to the platform. Students will now be able to view and apply.

✅ Congratulations! Your project has been successfully submitted for consideration and will undergo review by the Data Discovery Program Team. Please await further communication regarding the status of your submission.

Once approved, your project will appear in the student-facing portal, where eligible students can apply to join your team. In the meantime, you may return to your dashboard to monitor progress, update project details, or manage your profile.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact cdss-datadiscovery@berkeley.edu.