For those interested in participating in ProAm collaborative research projects, the IAU has a section on their website under "active projects" where professionals can post requests for amateur assistance on various research. Many of these are well within the capabilities of PJMO and backyard telescopes with the right equipment. You can see the various projects available here:
https://www.iau.org/science/scientific_bodies/working_groups/professional-amateur/active-projects/
Dan