Governs participant engagement, project contribution, and pathway to membership.
## Purpose
Establish clear processes for participant onboarding, project contribution, and potential transition to full membership.
## Scope
- Participant onboarding to projects
- Contribution expectations
- Access and benefits
- Pathway to membership
## Authority
- **Project Onboarding:** Labs Coordinator (with Manager approval for new participants)
- **Contribution Assessment:** Labs Coordinator and project team
- **Membership Pathway:** Manager Council
## Procedures
**Onboarding**
1. Participant identified for project contribution
2. Labs Coordinator introduces project context and expectations
3. Participant reviews and affirms [[Labs Participant Agreement]]
4. Access granted to project resources
5. Participant integrated into project workflow
**Contribution Expectations**
- Deliver on committed contributions
- Communicate proactively about availability and blockers
- Participate in project meetings as appropriate
- Respect project agreements and timelines
- Collaborate constructively with team members
- Uphold Labs values and participation ethics
**Access and Benefits**
- Access to project-specific resources and communication
- Eligibility for contribution-based compensation (per project budget)
- Publishing rights for project outputs (per IP agreement)
- Recognition in project credits and documentation
**Pathway to Membership**
1. Participant expresses interest in full membership
2. Labs Coordinator provides contribution assessment
3. Participant submits membership application
4. Manager Council reviews per [[Labs Member Protocol]]
5. If approved, Participant transitions to Labs Member
**Project Completion**
- Participant access continues through project completion
- Final contributions documented
- Access to project resources revoked after closure (unless continuing in other projects)
- Invitation to future projects based on contribution quality
## Related Roles
- [[Labs Participant]]
- [[Labs Coordinator]]
- [[Labs Member]]
## Related Groups
- [[Labs Projects]]