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Pilot Time
There is often a need for pilot data in preparation for larger projects and grant proposals. Faculty members can request biac-sponsored time on the BIAC scanners (i.e., pilot time) by following the procedures listed below. These procedures are effective 12/1/08.
Procedure for requesting BIAC pilot scan hours:
In addition to the regular BIAC proposal submitted to the BIAC Scientific Review Committee, the researcher will need to concurrently submit a separate formal request for pilot time (< 2 pages) to the Review Committee (research@biac.duke.edu). This request for pilot time will be forwarded to the Director of the BIAC for budgetary approval. The pilot time request should include the following items:
- the specific aims
- the submission timeline of the proposed grant application
- justification for the need of BIAC sponsored scanner time
- a list of current and pending grants of the faculty applicant
Time allocation on BIAC scanners:
Each pilot study should request no more than 10 hours of free scanner time. The scan hours will be restricted to hours after 6 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and all day on Saturdays.