The Nano-Bio Interface Center // Probe Innovation Facility User Proposal Form

NBIC Probe Facility User Proposal

The Nano/Bio Probe Innovation Facility hosts a number of advanced and specialized
scanning probe instruments and probe stations. These facilities are made available on a
prioritized basis. NBIC funded projects have the highest priority. Projects related to the
NBIC mission have the second priority. The third priority includes other research and
‘fee for use’ external users. Time of the instrumentation is allocated based on these
priorities. All qualified users are expected to take advantage of evening and weekends as
well as weekday time slots.

In all cases the need of the specialized capabilities are taken into consideration. Note that
there are other facilities on campus with general SPM instrumentation.

If you are interested in using the Probe Innovation Facility, please complete the form below.
First name
Last name
Email
Phone
Project Description : Describe the project for which instrumentation time is requested. Is there a precedent for this work or similar work, including characterization by other means? What will constitute a success for this project?
List of Instruments: List the instruments to be used and estimate the instrument time to be required. Will this be a one-time use, or recurring? Who is expected to perform the characterization? Will training be required (long-term projects only)?
End-users: Please list the instrument end-users with their email addresses, and status [(under)grad / postdoc / faculty / external].
Are you a student funded by the NBIC? yes no Even if your advisor is affiliated with the NBIC, you personally might not be funded, so please check with your advisor.
NBIC Users: Identify which research team goals will be advanced by the project. Which NBIC goals will be advanced?
Non-NBIC Users: Why must this work be done in the NBIC facility rather than similar campus facilities (e.g. Penn Regional Nanotech Facility)?
Non-Penn Users Which NBIC faculty member(s) will be collaborating on this project?

NBIC Probe Facility User Proposal

Project Description :

List of Instruments:

End-users:

NBIC Users:

Non-NBIC Users:

Non-Penn Users