CFAC Method Development Funding Request

Use this form to submit RFA Funding Requests for Method Development

CFAC criteria for funding decisions:

• Is the request strategic?

• Does the request add new/unique technology or workflow?
• Does the request develop a multi-core pipeline?
• Would this new equipment or method be on the leading/cutting edge of your field?
• Does this request pilot a new method that is currently unfunded?
• Does this request further strategic objectives for your core or multi-core pipeline?

• Is there a strong customer base?
• Is there a commitment of matching funds?
• Is the core compliant (current planning survey and rates?)
• Are letters of support specific and convincing?

Requestor Name(Required)

Requestor's E-mail Address(Required)

Requestor's Department or Center(Required)

Names and Departments of any Collaborators (PI and/or other cores)

Name of Core(Required)

School Core Falls Under(Required)

Please describe new process/methodology/technology and discuss expected outcomes (new services) and how it will compliment/replace/impact current core operations(Required)

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Total Amount Requested

Total Amount Requested(Required)

Please upload an estimated budget with line items (salary support and supplies, estimated number of hours required for development, and required supplies and material costs):(Required)

Max. file size: 98 MB.

Please discuss any ongoing costs that may result from the new service and address funding sources for anticipated costs (e.g.: will the new service require additional instrumentation, software, personnel, etc. that will require either startup or ongoing funding, and if so, is there funding available to complete/maintain the new service?)(Required)

If equipment costing >$5k is required, list the name, model #, and a brief description and use the below file upload to upload a quote.(Required)

Quote for Equipment Costing >$5k

Max. file size: 98 MB.

Please provide the amount of indirect (F&A dollars-from external or corporate customers) currently available to re-invest in your core:

Please discuss the ability to recover costs of the new service and include any market analysis done for this service:(Required)

Please address any potential overlap with existing services offered in another core facility or from outside vendors:

Use the following database to search for overlapping services: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/searchable-db-non

Estimated timeline from funding to new service being offered in the core:(Required)

Please list investigators who have expressed interest in the new services and note any PI's who also are cancer center members:(Required)

Please attach multiple Letters of Support from user base or interested users that detail benefits, impact on existing or future research program, and/or unique capabilities(Required)

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Max. file size: 98 MB.