Instrumentation Matching
For all cost sharing requests to the College of Engineering for instrumentation proposals the Principal Investigator must provide, in addition to a compelling justification for the need of the proposed instrumentation, a 1-page document that addresses the long term (i.e., 5-10 years) operation of the instrument. Points that must be addressed in this document include:
- Qualifications of faculty and staff to operate and maintain the instrumentation at a state-of-the-art level.
- Plan for providing the necessary support (service contract, repair parts, consumables, staffing, administration, etc.) to maintain the instrumentation in top working condition for at least 5 years and preferably at least 10 years.
- Plan for providing access, as well as training users when appropriate, to any interested research groups in the College of Engineering. Preferably this access would be available to the entire University of Washington community, as well as other outside institutions and companies as appropriate. For all equipment costing more than $100,000 the access plan should specify whether there will be different fee structures for different types of users. If fees will be charged, specify whether this will be done through an existing or new cost center.
- Specify where this instrumentation will be located (existing cost center, new cost center, center laboratory, etc.) and who will be financially responsible for operation of the instrumentation, including resolution of any deficits resulting from ongoing operation of the instrumentation. If the instrument will not be located in a central facility such as Fluke Hall or the MolE basement, please provide a justification.
- Name an internal advisory committee (with commitments documented via e-mail) to assist the Principal Investigator in administering and overseeing the usage of the instrument.
The plans for ongoing operation should specifically address:
- Maximum utilization of the instrument, including time allocation.
- A detailed plan for the day-to-day management and safe operation of the instrument.
- How any user fees will be set, administered and collected.
- Where appropriate, have a plan to ensure that access to the instrument is limited to users whose projects have received approval by institutional human subjects, animal welfare or biosafety committees.
- A financial plan for the long-term operation and maintenance of the instrument during the post-award period.
Community of Innovators
Nominate a student, faculty or staff member who makes exceptional and meaningful contributions to the College.
Nominations due 5 p.m. March 1.
Nominees and awardees will be honored at the Community of Innovators Awards reception.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Paul G. Allen Center,
Microsoft Atrium.