Prioritize the following checks before seeking assistance from the computational biologist:

1. Ensure that ample time is allotted for the consultation process prior to submission deadlines relating to the research undertaken
   a) At least 4 – 6 months prior to thesis/dissertation/manuscript submission
   b) At least 1 – 2 months prior to conference abstract submission
   c) At least 3 months prior to grant application submission 
2. Identify the type of assistance needed (e.g., protocol preparation, data management plan, sequencing plan, data analysis, data interpretation, etc.)
3. Identify, as far as possible, the level of assistance expected (e.g., advice, training, assistance, or collaboration that meets authorship criteria*).

* Authorship may be considered for manuscripts and conference outputs, and should based on the criteria of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)

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