The first two days of the our Mini Bootcamp will consist primarily of lectures. The workshop will conclude with hands-on training in the use of Dr. Luck's free EEGLab software for half a day on Friday morning.
If you would like to attend, please email me (burto108@umn.edu).
Additional information (e.g., location, detailed schedule, etc.) will be provided after we know how many attendees to expect and how much space we will need.
]]>The scanner move is proceeding on schedule. It will likely be up and running again by November 8th.
]]>If you won't need building access until after the scanner move, you should wait until further notice to request an RFID.
]]>Timeline
September, 2010: Request for Proposal announced
November 16, 2010: Pre-proposals due
January 10, 2011: Invitations for full proposals issued
April 11, 2011: Full proposals due
June, 2011: Awards issued
July 1, 2011: Funding available
Additional details, including categories of awards, eligibility requirements, and how to apply are posted on the OVPR's I3 page.
]]>This sounds like an opportunity that may not come around again for awhile.
]]>Scanner move
The scanner move has been delayed until approximately September 20th. On or around that date, the scanner will be shut down to begin the process of moving to its new space in the CMRR expansion. The move should take a minimum of four weeks, but it could take longer if there are unforeseen difficulties. Labs that have equipment stored at the 3T will need to remove it prior to September 20th. Each lab is responsible for storing its own equipment until the new space becomes available.
Pilot scans
The University's recent interpretation of NIH policy (Circular A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions") has led to (among other changes) the discontinuation of the CMRR's policy of allotting up to 30 pilot hours at no cost for newly approved studies. As of June 2010, all scans conducted at the CMRR must be paid for at the current rate of $250 per hour. Pilot data is vital for obtaining external funding, and finding an alternative source of funds that will allow new neuroimaging studies to continue to conduct pilot scans prior to grant applications is a high priority for all of us.
MR tech
The Department of Radiology, with input from the 3T Executive Committee, is searching for a clinically certified MRI technologist to replace Andrea as the MR tech for the 3T at the CMRR. The plan is to have a replacement hired by the time the 3T is up and running at its new location. The need for a clinically certified tech implies that there will be clinically oriented scans conducted at the 3T after the move. We have been assured that research scans will have scheduling priority and that a second 3T will be acquired before the influx of clinical researchers becomes an inconvenience for current 3T users. I should have an update on this developing situation after the September 7th 3T Executive Committee meeting.
I will post information here as I receive it.
The deadline for these applications is April 30, 2010. More information about these and other CLA funding opportunities is provided at http://cla.umn.edu/intranet/research/.
]]>
One of the small grants programs is designed to support infrastructure needs and one is to support pilot projects. More detailed information and application forms are attached. This information can also be retrieved from the CLA Office of Research webpage
If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Friedmeyer at (612) 624-9815 or at fried053@umn.edu.
Applications are now being accepted for admission to the "Training Course in fmri." These applicants will receive full travel subsistence to attend the course. The deadline to submit the application is January 15, 2010. Further information can be found under "Registration" on the sidebar to the left.
Please download the application by clicking below:
]]>