C-ShaRP Academy Shared Facility Staff Cross-Training Voucher Program
Stanford’s C-ShaRP Academy Cross-Training Voucher Program funds hands-on cross-training for shared facility staff to advance research skills, techniques, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted while funds are available)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; total FY26 pool is $100,000; funds must be used within 18 months.
Summary: Supports full-time shared facility staff at Stanford in cross-training and professional development through hands-on training in other shared facilities.
Key Information: Funds cannot be used for salaries; both home and host facility supervisor letters required.
Description
The C-ShaRP Academy Shared Facility Staff Cross-Training Voucher Program at Stanford University is a professional development initiative designed to enable full-time shared facility staff to acquire advanced techniques, develop new research methodologies, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Through hands-on cross-training in other shared facilities, staff can enhance their expertise, accelerate innovation, and contribute to operational excellence across Stanford’s research ecosystem. The program aims to address evolving technical and strategic challenges by promoting skill development, knowledge transfer, and collaborative research practices.
