The Commonwealth Campuses Research Collaboration Development Program (CCRCDP) was established in 2018. This program provides commonwealth campus faculty the opportunity to submit research proposals that require access to Penn State’s shared facilities resources (equipment, instruments) and subject matter experts. The goals of this program are:
- Build the foundation for a collaborative research environment
- Build relationships between researchers at UP and CoM facilities/institutes and faculty and students at the Commonwealth Campuses
- Accelerate research and strengthen opportunities for submission of high-quality publications and proposals
- Increase opportunities for engaging with funding agencies and industry
Overview of the CCRCDP OPEN ROLLING Submission Process and Available Resources
- Open rolling submission process for Phase 1 (Concept Paper) and Phase 2 (Full Proposal). CCRCDP program overview and submission information and available resources can be found @ https://ccresearch.psu.edu
- Given the hectic teaching schedules, each core facility recorded a short presentation highlighting facility resources, equipment, and capabilities. In addition, we also recorded a CCRCDP Program Overview presentation. New Core Facilities Recorded Webinars can be found at https://ccresearch.psu.edu/ccrcdp/ccrcdp%20facilities%20overview/. We hope that it will be useful for all commonwealth faculty since they can view any or all presentations as they wish
- The link to the infoready proposal submission site can be found at https://psu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1834281
- Phase 1 Proof of Concept Proposals are eligible for up to $1,000 funding. Faculty interested in working with a UP shared core facility are encouraged to contact the core facility director to discuss the proposed project. Upon approval of Phase 1, faculty will receive notification of approval to proceed with Phase 2 proposal submission
- Phase 2 Full Proposal are eligible for up to $10,000 funding to support costs for equipment use, core facility staff time, and any necessary travel costs to UP and/or for sample collection
- Upon award, each project performance period will be set for one year from the date of the award. Commonwealth faculty and Core Facility are expected to work together to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of each project.
Reporting Requirements
- Within three months of the project end date, the Commonwealth Campus faculty member will submit an initial report to the Commonwealth Campuses Program Administrator, Odette Mina.
- Within one year of the project end date, a summary report is required and should include quantitative outcome measures:
- Publications
- Grant proposals
- Presentations (At UP, CoM, Commonwealth Campuses, Conferences)
Please submit the summary report to the Commonwealth Campuses Program Administrator, Odette Mina.
Eligibility
- All full-time tenured or tenure track faculty members at Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses are eligible to apply. Waivers for non-tenured faculty may be requested when petitioned by the faculty member’s Associate Dean of Research in advance of the full proposal
- Faculty with an active CCRCDP project that remains in progress/incomplete at the time of application are not eligible
* For detailed program information please visit https://ccresearch.psu.edu; and for details submission information please visit https://psu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1834281
Any questions should be directed to Commonwealth Campuses Program Administrator Odette Mina at odette.mina@psu.edu
Facility Overviews
Researchers have access to recorded presentations that provide overviews for each of the core facilities.