Suggestions....
1) Rather than have a user/PI barter with the core, you might consider a
voucher program whereby the institution does the bartering on behalf of the
core (especially if the institution subsidizes the core). This would allow the
institution to weigh in on whether this is a worthwhile transaction, and at the
same time avoid potential compliance issues (i.e., special treatment not
provided to others).
2) Base rates for products (instrument use, services) should be agnostic to the
purpose of the user. They must be based upon the cost of delivering the
service, if the payer is using federal dollars. However, if the institution
provides support for a special purpose/program (like a student project, pilot
project, etc.), then this is compliant.
On 1/10/20, 7:56 AM, "Core Administrators Network Forum on behalf of Matt"
<email obscured> on behalf of <email obscured>> wrote:
Hi everyone,
Two small questions for Cores:
1) Has anyone tried, or is it even permissible, to have a barter type of
system? For example, could someone provide something of equal value in exchange
for a Core service? My feeling points to no, as it would be similar to someone
putting a resource into the core and getting it for free.
2) Seeking ideas as to how folks have been successful in making resources
available for students and preliminary work?
......Have you had success in redefining a product (for example limiting
what to do with output) to justify a student project?
.....How have you helped encourage access for preliminary work where in a
pre-funding situation?
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