Capital Equipment Request Guidelines

Faculty who have any requests for renewal or new capital equipment can complete the Qualtrics form.

Capital equipment costs of $5000 and more will be considered for funding. Each request will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• That the equipment is necessary for the performance of the research project (Link the general-purpose equipment acquisition to the technical work of the research project).
• Cost of equipment (a budget).
• Estimates should be based on written quotations or catalog prices.
• Benefits of the equipment to a particular research project(s).
• The timing of the purchase is consistent with the research project's period of performance or sustainability of the research project.
• Disruptions or delays to the research project caused by the lack of equipment/repairs.

Eligibility

Funding is generated from work from Athens campus programs. Athens Programs are the first priority with RHE considered only with consultation and financial support from RHE leadership.

Deadline

Rolling

Limit

Need-based