ICRE

Is the time banking debit card included in the $35,000 provided for research funding?
The time banking funds are separate from the research funds.

I am just shy of being an assistant professor for 2 years at Pitt, am I still eligible?
Yes, so long as you have been an assistant professor at Pitt for approximately 2 years.

Could I use the research funds for a graduate student researcher?
Yes, you can use the SOS funds for a GSR. (Note- per stipulation of the granting agency, the award funds cannot be used to support supplies- they must be used to support research personnel. This includes contract work necessary to generate essential reagents (e.g., transgenic mice, antibodies, etc).

Can research-track assistant professors apply?
Yes, research-track assistant professors can apply so long as they meet the remaining eligibility criteria. Please note that priority will be given to people who are establishing an independent research career.

I have received the Faculty Advancement Award in the past, am I eligible to apply for SOS?
Yes, you are eligible to apply for SOS if you received the Faculty Advancement Award in the past.

I have never been externally funded; can I still apply?
Faculty members without externally-funded grants are not eligible for this award.