Research Instrumentation Fund
The Research Instrumentation Fund derives from the University's indirect cost reimbursements, and is to be used only for equipment purchases.
Funds can be requested to support the replacement/upgrading of major sophisticated research instruments. Requests can also be made for new instruments. In cases where duplicate equipment is available within a college, adequate justification of the additional needs must be supplied.
Awards will be made on a competitive basis. Criteria that will be used to evaluate proposals include equipment shared by more than one laboratory, likely impact of funding on scholarship and productivity, enhanced competitiveness to result from an award, increased extramural funding to result from an award, and other factors which demonstrate benefit to the University.
The grant period is for one year only and funds must be expended before December 1, 2009. Only in the case of unusual circumstances will a no-cost extension be considered.
The committee will not consider proposals that involve faculty start-up funds. In addition, requests for instrument maintenance funds will not be considered. Only one proposal per applicant will be accepted in any application cycle.
The Research Instrumentation Fund Committee consists of:
- Vice President for Research (Chair)
- Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
- Dean of the Graduate School
- Chair, University Research Committee
Deadlines:
Submit the original application and eight (8) copies (through your dean's office by December 5. All applications must be prioritized by your dean. The dean's office must submit prioritized applications to the Vice President for Research Office by noon Monday, December 14, 2009
Application for Research Instrumentation Funds