GC-CPEH Full Members utilizing the PIPELINE or TRSC Cores for in-house services, consultations, or to place orders for outside services are eligible for subsidies to underwrite their costs up to 50%. These subsidies are also available to non-members who have been awarded Pilot Projects.

For junior investigators (Assistant Professor or below), the Center can cover up to 50% of the service cost. For senior investigators (Associate Professor and above), the Center can cover up to 25% of the service cost.  

GC-CPEH Matching Fund Request to Use Center Facility Core: Step-by-Step

Step I – Member Submits a GC-CPEH Facility Core Service Request 

• Investigator submits a service request via REDCap.The requestor must indicate:
  • Investigator Information (name, affiliated institution)
  • Project Information ( Title, brief description, anticipated outcomes)
  • Selected Facility Core (PIPELINE or TRSC)
  • Investigator funding source and account information for remaining costs (to cover non-subsidized portion)
• Submission Notification: The GC-CPEH Center Administrator receives the submission and logs the request.
• Routing to Core Director(s): The request is routed to the appropriate Facility Core Director(s) for scientific review.
• Approval and Assignment: Once approved, the request is forwarded to the assigned Core Navigator.
• Work Order Development: The Core Navigator works with the investigator to prepare a quote and finalize a Work Order.

Step II – Navigator Submits a GC-CPEH Facility Core Work Order 

• The assigned Core Navigator contacts the requesting investigator to discuss project-specific needs and confirm the following:
  • Project Start/End Date
  • Scope of Work
  • Estimated/Actual Cost of Services
  • Additional Training Needs
• Navigator submits this information through GC-CPEH Facility Core Work Order 

Step III – Approval, Invoicing, and Payment

• Work Order Review & Approval: The GC-CPEH Administrative Core reviews for Matching Fund approval once the Work Order is submitted.
• Matching Fund Approval: A summary of the approved project and matching fund support will be shared with the requesting investigator and Core Navigator.
• Invoicing: After completing services, the Navigator submits an invoice to the investigator to initiate payment. Matching Fund support will be applied as approved.

Questions? Contact Dr. Heyreoun An Han, a GC-CPEH Center Administrator.