CoresRI (https://coresri.apps.brown.edu/) is a collaborative effort across RI, hosted by Brown University, which provides a searchable, updated directory of core research facilities, services, and instrumentation available to Rhode Island researchers.
Renovation of Space If a space renovation for a PI’s existing space or shared core facility is required to meet the requirements associated with a grant submission, the Facilities Group needs to be contacted prior to the submission of the grant application to properly identify the cost and schedule of any proposed renovations. To begin this process, please submit a work request at web.uri.edu/facilities/work-order-request-form/
Planning and Real Estate Development (PRED) manages the university space request process. If a grant proposal will require additional space, coordinate with PRED early in the proposal planning process. PRED is also responsible for space data for university facilities at all four campuses and off-campus locations. PRED can provide floorplans, square footage, and related spatial data for offices, laboratories, classrooms, and support spaces. Additionally, PRED can assist with boundaries, acreage, location data, and associated attributes for university properties and outdoor locations. Contact Jeff Ulricksen, Assistant Director, Spatial Services (julricksen@uri.edu) for assistance with spatial data for grant applications or reporting.
Research and Collaboration Agreements are agreements covering an unfunded collaboration. Under such an agreement both URI and the other party are contributing to the performance of a research scope of work. This can be with a for-profit, non-profit or academic entity. These agreements are processed through the URI Office of Sponsored Projects. Contact: Elizabeth Buchanan, Associate Vice President of Research Administration (elizabeth.buchanan@uri.edu).
Planning and Real Estate Development manages the real estate portfolio for the university. If a third-party collaborator for a grant proposal will require the use of university facilities or university land, subsequent to the execution of a Research Collaboration Agreement or the finalization of a collaborative relationship, a Facilities Use and License Agreement or Access Agreement must be fully executed before the collaborator can occupy the identified space. Contact the Planning and Real Estate Development office (real-estate-group@uri.edu) for assistance.
Property and Support Services is responsible for the management and oversight of $141 million in moveable assets for the University. This inventory includes assets above five thousand dollars which translates into equipment for research, grants and both state and federal jurisdictions. This equipment is located across URI’s campuses as well as remote locations globally.
Additionally, Property and Support Services provides support for Centralized Warehouse and Receiving, which is dedicated for packages and deliveries to support the University’s infrastructure. Both Mail and Printing Services are available as other support services. Please contact Jeffrey Wosencroft, Director of Property & Support Services at (j_wosencroft@uri.edu) for assistance.