Strategic Infrastructure for Research Committee

• Specific research projects or investigators will not be funded. 
• Applications that provide service or shared resources to a limited pool of investigators are not likely to be successful. 
• Proposed Core Services should be novel and not duplicative of existing services elsewhere on campus unless additional need is well justified. 
• Requests for equipment upgrades/replacement from existing Cores are discouraged unless all other potential sources of funding have been exhausted.

• The review process will consist of a constructive analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and potential importance to the medical school’s research endeavor, based on consideration of specific criteria. 
• Participation in/utilization of the proposed research support initiative/facility should be open to all qualified Medical School faculty. 
• A plan for education and active recruitment of members from multiple departments should be included. 
• Participation by faculty members from other UCDenver schools is encouraged.
• For equipment costing over $200K, the SIRC will consider AEF matching funds for an NIH or NSF application for a Shared Instrument Grant (SIG). 
• Exceptions to this requirement may be considered if applications include a pledge of matching funds equivalent to one-third the cost of the equipment and description of a compelling reason for not applying for a SIG.
• SIRC funds are typically awarded for a one-year period. If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact [email protected].
• The committee requires that a progress report be submitted one year after the award. 

Include the following components (limit: specified pages, single-spaced, Arial 11 font, ½ inch margin): 

Documentation Required

• The application process should begin with a 1- to 2-page Letter of Intent (LOI) describing the proposed infrastructure project and the expected cost to the AEF. The letter should reach the committee via email to [email protected] as soon as possible to allow for a timely response. 
• If the proposed infrastructure is judged potentially appropriate for AEF support, the investigator will be advised to submit a formal application. The SIRC’s review will then be used to advise the Dean’s decision.

 Do not include appendices. Non-compliant applications will be returned. 

Submission Instructions

There is no fall 2025 SIRC cycle. This page will be updated with spring due dates soon. 

For questions, contact [email protected]