{"id":783,"date":"2021-02-17T13:54:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T18:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/core\/?page_id=783"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:16:51","slug":"support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/core\/support\/","title":{"rendered":"Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_c9175a-ab\"><strong>CORE Project Funding Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id783_8acabf-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id783_8acabf-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id783_8acabf-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid 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767px){.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #79bde8;}.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id783_8e2a75-5a kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane783_39fd7b-fb\" id=\"corevoucher\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>CORE Voucher Program<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_291532-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_291532-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_291532-f5\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_291532-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_291532-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_291532-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_291532-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading783_291532-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_291532-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading783_291532-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading783_291532-f5\"><strong>CORE Voucher Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CORE serves as UMaine\u2019s central repository for major research equipment and facilities, for the purpose of advancing research and development and providing hands-on learning experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate and undergraduate students enrolled within the University of Maine System are eligible to apply for up to $150 in CORE Voucher funding that may be used on any CORE service.&nbsp; Each applicant needs to include a faculty advisor as a contact on their application who can verify the applicant\u2019s project plan if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A list of CORE services can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/core\/facilities-and-services\/\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;and are available to students studying in any discipline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding is made available by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, Experiential Programs Innovation Central (EPIC), and the Hunter Family Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-783_c3e7cf-c1 .kt-block-spacer{height:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-783_c3e7cf-c1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-783_c3e7cf-c1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:2px;}.kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;}.kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMGrayBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id783_dc169f-08 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane783_1877f7-5f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Students, with the support of a faculty advisor, may request up to $150 to fund a project proposal.&nbsp; Applications are accepted at the beginning of the fall and award funds are available for the academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding can be applied to a variety of CORE services:&nbsp; training, equipment usage, space reservation, and project consultation.&nbsp; Students from any course of study may apply.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few restrictions on criteria for acceptable projects:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding can only be applied to services and equipment usage offered through CORE with the exception of consumables purchased through the Freezer Program (see <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/core\/facilities-and-services\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/core\/facilities-and-services\/\">lab and facility<\/a> pages for more information).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project activity needs to be demonstrably academic in nature (this could include research, experiential learning, and co-curricular activity that are independent of coursework)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retroactive requests, reimbursements, and extensions will not be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards are non-transferable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One application per applicant per academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane783_dd5cd8-a8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Student applicants must complete the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScGsgL1c_dCOBIXhgxm4UiklaRWvYDwuDLLXPgURSP8AQNodg\/viewform?usp=header\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScGsgL1c_dCOBIXhgxm4UiklaRWvYDwuDLLXPgURSP8AQNodg\/viewform?usp=header\">CORE Voucher Program Application<\/a><\/strong> by the deadline for consideration:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awards are made on an academic year basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AY25\/26 Application window has closed but will reopen in September 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awarded funds will be available from 10\/13\/25 &#8211; 5\/31\/26<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are asked to supply the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>responsible faculty member (research advisor, course instructor, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>description of the CORE services needed, and how the requested service will impact a project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>approximate dates the service will be needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>approximate budget, and a source of supplemental funding if budget is exceeded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane783_fb0feb-1a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Review and approval process<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Requests will be reviewed and approved by a committee of CORE and EPIC team members.&nbsp; The committee will fund as many eligible proposals as the CORE Voucher budget permits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure priority consideration of your application, please make sure that your application is complete, accurate, and demonstrates how a CORE Voucher is the best fit for your project needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approvals will be announced by the following date:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AY25\/26 Applications: <strong>October 10, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane783_b93d8a-16\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>For more information<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>View the online <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScGsgL1c_dCOBIXhgxm4UiklaRWvYDwuDLLXPgURSP8AQNodg\/viewform?usp=header\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScGsgL1c_dCOBIXhgxm4UiklaRWvYDwuDLLXPgURSP8AQNodg\/viewform?usp=header\">CORE Voucher Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about services, lab access, or budgeting contact the lab staff indicated on the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/core\/facilities-and-services\/\">relevant lab&#8217;s feature page (UMaine CORE Facilities and Services)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about the CORE Voucher Application or review process, email <a href=\"mailto:um.core@maine.edu\">um.core@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane783_040203-75\" id=\"internal-students\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Internal Support:  Students<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>\u2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Students may consider reaching out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cugr.umaine.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cugr.umaine.edu\/\">CUGR<\/a> Office to inquire about available opportunities &amp; support. <a href=\"https:\/\/cugr.umaine.edu\/\">https:\/\/cugr.umaine.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Graduate Students may additionally consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/gsg\/grants\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/gsg\/grants\/\">Graduate Student 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