Recharge Centers and Specialized Service Facilities (SSFs) are university operating units that provide products and/or services for a fee, primarily to other university departments and sponsored projects. These units recover their costs through charges to benefiting users. In some cases, these services/products may also be offered to external customers.
Examples of services/products offered include, but are not limited to: novel technologies, equipment, sample and data collections, informatics, analysis tools, consultation, evaluation, specialized technical training, and expertise. Access to the services/products may be restricted or prioritized for targeted user groups or open to all investigators. When a fee will be charged for a service/product, it is necessary to apply university, school, department, and funding agency policies and procedures.
The establishment of a Recharge Center or an SSF should be coordinated with the Cost Analysis Office in accordance with the process documented under Establishing an ISP.
Recharge Centers
Recharge Center Policy & Procedures