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A perspective into full cost recovery within a core facility/shared resource lab
Peter J O'Toole1, Joanne L Marrison1
1Imaging & Cytometry Laboratory, Bioscience Technology Facility, University of York, York, UK.
Journal of Microscopy
|November 16, 2023
Summary
The Bioscience Technology Facility (BTF) at the University of York demonstrates a successful Full Cost Recovery model. This approach enables academic facilities to fully cover operating costs and is gaining traction across the UK.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology Facility Management
- Academic Research Infrastructure
Background:
- The Bioscience Technology Facility (BTF) at the University of York operates under a Full Cost Recovery (FCR) model.
- Implementing FCR requires navigating institutional, regional, and national regulations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the BTF as a case study of a successful FCR implementation in an academic setting.
- To highlight the adaptability and support required for FCR models.
Main Methods:
- Describing the operational framework of the BTF.
- Illustrating how institutional and funder support was secured for the FCR model.
Main Results:
- The BTF has successfully recovered all its operating costs.
- The facility has achieved full institutional and funder backing for its FCR approach.
Conclusions:
- The FCR model, exemplified by the BTF, is a viable and effective strategy for academic facilities.
- This model is increasingly adopted across the UK, with variations in implementation.
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