Support for Work Performed by the Research Cores

Assistance is available for help to cover the fees for work performed by the research cores. This assistance can be requested through a special grant application process, or earned by participating in the BrainBucks program. 

Grant Application for Core Services

Requests for funds to be used for core services will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a turnaround time of less than two weeks. Applications can be submitted by faculty, students, and staff. Applications submitted by students or staff require approval of the PI. 

  1. Fill out a work request form for either the Behavior Core or Histology and Imaging Core
  2. Complete the application narrative. The narrative, completed on the application below, should include the following:
    • Background/Significance (a one paragraph overview of the project)
    • Research Core support (describe the work requested of the research core)
    • Support for the project (indicate the source of funding for this research project and why additional support is needed)
    • Funds requested (state the amount requested)

IACUC approval for studies involving the Behavior Core is necessary prior to approval. 

BrainBucks

With the help of our many dedicated volunteers, the Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences (CEN) coordinates numerous outreach events. Each year, volunteers bring interactive lessons about the brain into local public schools, assist with helmet fittings to promote brain safety, help high school students prepare for the Brain Bee competition, and assist in the annual Brain Fair. As a show of appreciation for all of your hard work, the CEN is pleased to offer BrainBucks.

For questions about the BrainBucks reward program email cen@1acart.com.

Faculty Mini-Grant Applications

The UNE Mini-Grant program provides intramural funding that helps support faculty research and scholarship at the University of New England.

Giving to CEN

We're always looking to broaden the impact of our research and share resources.

The Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences and participating faculty, professional staff, and students are actively collaborating with a number of partners including many academic, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions within the State of Maine that share an interest in biomedical research and improving human health.

Some of these sponsorships have significantly helped out K-12 Outreach Program, specifically by providing funds for our annual Brain Fair, K-12 Outreach school visits, and salary for a K-12 Outreach Coordinator.

We welcome new opportunities for expanding our multidisciplinary approaches to studying the neurosciences. If you are interested in donating to the Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences, please email the center at cen@1acart.com.

For more information on giving to UNE visit our Institutional Advancement website.