Operating Expense Account

The Operating Expense Account defrays expenses incurred by the UCRA members and review panels while processing applications. Each year the account is set up for $50,000. UCRA members should call the PSC-CUNY Research Award Program at Research Foundation for current Operating Expense account number.

This account pays for the following:

Honorariums- The $50 given to external reviewers for evaluating PSC-CUNY applications.

Secretarial/Clerical Assistance- Assistance in processing applications, the amount is limited to $30 per proposal (regular & out of cycle) submitted to the UCRA liaison's panel(s). Please email Paul Cole for a special ID to access the Operating Expense account in the e-paf system.

Computer- In lieu of hiring an assistant the UCRA liaison may use his/her $30 per proposal allotment to purchase a computer.

Release Time- UCRA liaisons may use their $30 per proposal funds for release time. The UCRA liaison must write to the Executive Committee of the UCRA to approve the use of funds for release time.

Miscellaneous- Other expenses that are paid from this account include postage for mailing applications, telephone calls, panel meeting expenses, and expenses for UCRA meeting transportation, e.g. parking, train fares, etc.

In-service Research Allotment

The in-service research allotments are funds for UCRA members to conduct their own research while serving on the Committee, since they cannot apply for an award. Beginning in 2004, UCRA liaison serving a full three-year term receives $6,000; $2,000 annually. An individual account is set up each year and the each account is active for three years. Monies can be used for anything allowable under the current PSC-CUNY Research Award Guidelines except summer salary.

PSC-CUNY Reserve Fund

The Reserve Fund is made up of all unused money from PSC-CUNY accounts. These funds are used to support out of cycle and emergency awards. Out of cycle awards and emergency awards are made by the Executive Committee of the UCRA.