Core Facilities: Submitting a Project

Logo: PULSE

How to Participate in PULSE (For Core Facilities)

1. Complete the Project Proposal Form

  • Provide a clear project title, description, and expected outcomes.
  • Outline the skills and experiences a postdoc will gain through participation.
  • Indicate the time commitment (typically 4–8 hours per week for up to three months).
  • Identify a primary mentor or supervisor who will guide and support the postdoc.
  • Include a brief onboarding or training plan to ensure a smooth start.
Project proposal form

2. Submit Online

  • Upload the completed form through the Core Proposal Submission Portal.
  • Once received, your submission will be reviewed for alignment with the goals of the PULSE initiative.
Project proposal
Submission Portal

3. Posting and Promotion of Opportunities

  • Approved projects will be featured on the PULSE webpage and advertised to the postdoctoral community and their faculty mentors.
  • This outreach helps raise visibility of your Core Facility’s capabilities across departments.
open projects

4. Review Postdoc Applicants

  • All qualified applicants will be forwarded to participating Core Directors for consideration.
  • You may interview interested postdocs to discuss project expectations and ensure a strong match.
  • Participation is optional; Core Directors may choose whether or not to accept an applicant.

5. Finalize Agreement

  • Once a match is made, the Postdoc, Core Facility, and Faculty Mentor will sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) outlining project scope, responsibilities, and expectations.
Memorandum of agreement

6. Review

  • Provide guidance and feedback to the postdoc throughout the project.
  • At the project’s conclusion, complete a short evaluation to share outcomes and insights with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA).