PRF Request for Capital Improvements


Additional Space, Space Renovation, or Utility Upgrades Request Form for Research Grant Applicants

When to use this form: Use this form if you are requesting additional space, renovation of existing space, or utility upgrades in connection with a research grant application which, if funded, would require these items in order to complete the proposed project (i.e., you checked "Yes" to these items on the Proposal Routing Form). This form should accompany the proposal as it is routed through the department, College, and Office of Research.

Additional Space Request: Please provide as much detail as possible regarding the requirements of the additional space needed for the research, including information such as:
• Rationale for why additional space is needed for the research
• Number of additional rooms needed
• Square footage of the rooms
• If a specific location is necessary/desired please indicate and provide rationale
• Any special requirements in terms of utilities/infrastructure (e.g., special heating/cooling, electrical, plumbing, or access needs)
• If you have a certain space in mind which is not currently assigned to you but which might fulfill your needs, please provide details
Space Request Details:
Space Renovation Request: Please provide as much detail as possible, including information such as:
• Rationale for why the renovations are needed for the research
• The location of the space you wish to renovate for the purposes of the research
• Types of renovations needed in order to make the space appropriate for the proposed research
• IF you have information on the estimated cost of renovations, please provide
Space Renovation Details:
Utility Upgrades Request: Please provide as much detail as possible, including information such as:
• Rationale for why the upgrades are needed for the research
• The location of the space involved
• Nature of the utility upgrade(s) needed in order to complete the proposed project
• IF you have information on the estimated cost of the upgrades, please provide
Utility Upgrade Details:

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT
Who is committing to provide/pay for the additional space/renovation/utility upgrade?
Please check-off to indicate, and have the appropriate representative sign.
DEPARTMENT
If the department is committing to provide the space with departmental resources:
Department Chair Signature:
Date:
COLLEGE
If the College is committing to provide the space with College resources:
Dean’s Signature or Designate:
Date:
GRADUATE SCHOOL/OFFICE OF RESEARCH
If the Office of Research is committing to provide the space with OR resources:
Director, Office of Research Signature:
Date:
OTHER (e.g., Center, Institute, Provost’s Office, etc.)
If another unit within the University is committing to provide the space with their resources:
Authorized Signature :
Date: