Core Facilities

The Office of Research and Innovation Core Facilities (RCF) are organized into several cores:

Training

Policy Requirements UTD researchers supported by external research funding are required to complete a conflict of interest training at least once every four years, per the requirements of the Research Conflict of Interest policy. The purpose of the training is to provide information and guidance about the requirements and obligations of federal, state, and UT System …read more

Federal Funding Opportunities for New and Young Faculty

A quick search of research opportunities for new faculty/investigators in the grant searching database Pivot yielded 6,544 results. That is a lot of opportunities and they vary in sponsor types (federal government, private institutions, and professional societies), areas of research, and practically every other area in which they can vary. So, the good news is …read more

NIH Announces Changes to Their Grant Application Rules

National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released their new grant application policies and instructions for due dates on or after May 25, 2016. The changes focus on the following areas: Rigor and transparency in research grant applications (including small business and complex research grant applications) – NOT-OD-16-011 and NOT-OD-16-012 Applicants must use the new “Authentication of Key Biological …read more

Forms and FAQs

Forms Access Checklist Event Reservation Form BSB/NSERL Event Guidelines Building Occupancy Handbook Building Emergency Contact List Please contact Research Facilities for any questions. Frequently Asked Questions I require lab access in BSB/NSERL. How do I get access? What is BioRaft? How do I get signed up? After completing my BioRaft training, how long will it …read more

Building Access

NSERL and BSB are secure research facilities that require card access to enter various corridors and labs. Any new personnel must go through certain steps to obtain access and the below is a great tool to review to make sure all steps are completed. BSB & NSERL Access All BSB and NSERL lab personnel will …read more

Q&A with Professor of Public Policy and NCAA Athletics Representative

Dr. Kurt Beron is a professor at the university’s School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. We recently met with Dr. Beron to discusses his latest research project and the work he’s doing with the NCAA. He will be the featured speaker at the Data Management, Ownership and Intellectual Property meeting to discuss responsible data management …read more

Forms and Resources

Forms* *Note: These forms may not display properly in some web browsers, but the contents can usually be displayed in a native Adobe app. If you experience issues, simply right-click the file you wish to download and select “Save link as”, then select a location and file name. If you still have issues accessing the …read more

Frequently Asked Questions

About the IBCC What is it? Who is it? When is it? About the Protocol Registration and Approval process Where can I find all of the IBCC forms? Why do protocols need to be registered? Who has to register with the IBCC? Do I still have to get protocol approval if my rDNA work is …read more

Institutional Biosafety and Chemical Safety Committee (IBCC)

For a quick overview of the IBCC Protocol Process please view this flow diagram. The University of Texas at Dallas assumes responsibility for maintaining required standards of biological containment and handling for activities conducted in its facilities involving potentially biohazardous materials, including recombinant and synthetic DNA (rDNA/sDNA) molecules, as well as for research involving particularly …read more

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