Core Facilities Pilot Program
University of Arizona's CFPP funds research to develop new methods, gather preliminary data, or provide technical training using ORP-managed core facilities.
Funder: University of Arizona
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 | February 4, 2026 | May 7, 2025 | February 5, 2025 | November 6, 2024
Funding Amounts: Most awards capped at ~$10,000 for one year; larger requests possible with strong justification.
Summary: Supports development of new methods, preliminary data collection, or technical training using University of Arizona ORP-managed core facilities.
Key Information: Proposals must be developed in collaboration with core facility managers and funds can only be spent within eligible UA core facilities.
Description
The Core Facilities Pilot Program (CFPP) at the University of Arizona provides internal funding to advance research activities within ORP-managed core facilities. The program supports three main types of projects:
- Development of new methods or techniques to enhance core capabilities and benefit the broader research community.
- Acquisition of preliminary data for future extramural funding proposals.
- Technical training of students conducting research under current extramural funding, with priority given to projects training students from traditionally marginalized groups.
Funding is strictly for the use of instruments and staff time within eligible core facilities and must be developed in close collaboration with the relevant core facility manager(s). Successful projects are expected to share new methodologies, generate competitive grant proposals, or provide students with critical technical skills.
