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The É«ÏãÊÓƵsupports the operations of several Core Research Facilities, allowing students, professional staff, faculty, and external partners to pursue research in a wide range of scientific and technological fields. Established by the Office of Research and Innovation, the Cores offer opportunities for hands-on learning, discovery, and knowledge sharing with state-of-the-art equipment, lab space, training, and expertise.

Each Core features highly trained managers to streamline the research process, as well as cutting-edge instrumentation and facilities, including labs, makerspaces, and research vessels. The Cores are open to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty members, startups, and researchers across Maine and beyond. Funding is available to help cover research core fees, making these resources accessible to students and professionals alike.

There are four Core Research Facilities at É«ÏãÊÓƵ:

• Behavior Core: Supports research on pain, related conditions, and early-stage drug discovery
• Bioanalytical Core: Enables studies in drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology with advanced assays
• Histology and Imaging Core: Provides histology, imaging, and image-analysis capabilities for tissue-based research
• In Vitro Analytical Core: Advances the study of cell signaling, aging, stress, and metabolism

These forms and policies are in place to maintain a consistent flow of operations across all University divisions.

Fixed Price Agreement 

These documents provide pre- and post-award guidance related to fixed-price agreements. É«ÏãÊÓƵ enters into fixed-price agreements with external partners related to research, education, or the public service mission of the University when intellectual property may be generated. Projects proposed and awards completed under fixed price agreements are subject to the processes outlined in the guidance below.

• Guidance Document (PDF)
• Agreement Form (Pink Sheet) (PDF)
• Contact the Office of Sponsored Programs with questions regarding this agreement

Core Service Agreement 

É«ÏãÊÓƵ enters into a core service agreement with external partners when standard core services are requested, and intellectual property is not generated (fee-for-service). Projects proposed and completed under core service agreements are subject to the processes outlined in this document. Contact a core facility manager with any questions regarding this agreement.

Core Use Policy

These documents provide best-practice policies for core facility usage at É«ÏãÊÓƵ, including space reservations and service requests through iLab (BC and H&I).

• How to set up an iLab Account
• IACUC Protocol Guidance

Explore the groundbreaking research taking place across É«ÏãÊÓƵ — where students, faculty, and professional staff collaborate in labs, field sites, and core facilities to generate new knowledge, solve real-world problems, and advance understanding across disciplines.