Extended: BLaST equipment funding opportunity
June 20, 2018
Proposals are extended to June 25, 2018, for the purchase of biomedical equipment
for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. All UAF and UAS campuses, Iḷisaġvik College, Alaska
Pacific University, Salish Kootenai College, Diné College and Fort Lewis College are
encouraged to submit proposals. Proposals are a minimum of $5,000 from investigators
and must be encumbered by May 1, 2019.
The overarching goal of BLaST is to enhance undergraduate training and mentoring in
biomedical research through increased diversity of students, increased integration
of research and teaching, and enhanced integration of rural campuses into a cohesive
biomedical community.
The BLaST grant allocates $350,000 for the purchase of equipment between July 1, 2018,
and June 30, 2019 (must be encumbered by May 1, 2019). This funding will be awarded
to one or more investigators to support equipment purchases that enhance undergraduate
student training opportunities. The amount requested for any equipment purchase cannot
exceed $350,000, and it is anticipated that multiple smaller awards ($5,000 – $60,000)
will be chosen. Proposals must include a detailed description of the equipment requested
and how the acquisition of the equipment will enhance the engagement and mentoring
of undergraduate students in biomedical research. For full requirements, visit their website.
Funding priority will be assigned to equipment, locations and investigators that will
have the greatest impact in engaging students in biomedical or One Health research
and in increasing student access to research opportunities. Based on this funding
priority, the following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals:
- cost-benefit ratio;
- potential to create research training opportunities;
- potential to serve biomedical research needs;
- applicant’s mentoring experience;
- and if the equipment will be used in a rural location.
Proposals must be submitted by June 25, 2018.
- Application link: BLaST Equipment Purchase Proposal
- Evaluation: BLaST Equipment Purchase Evaluation
- Download BLaST equipment budget template as an Excel spreadsheet
BLaST staff can help with any questions about how to complete the required BLaST equipment budget template or application and can be reached at 474-5111 or uaf-blast@alaska.edu.
To learn more about what is an allowable and unallowable for an equipment proposal go to www.uaf.edu/ogca/resources/regulations/fabricated-equipment/.
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