Space Allocation Guide
Shared Laboratory Allocation
1. Spaces Eligible for Allocation
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The shared laboratory is allocated on a bench basis.
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The standard size of a bench is 10 m².
2. Allocation Period and Operation
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The allocation period runs from May 1 of each year to April 30 of the following year (1 year).
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Usage performance during the allocation period is evaluated to carry out new allocation and reallocation.
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Bench location assignment and additional allocation are subject to review by the Department of Experimental Animal Research Operating Committee.
3. Application Eligibility
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Eligible applicants are those appointed as adjunct faculty of Seoul National University Hospital, clinical professor personnel (funded/non-funded), or convergence medicine professor personnel.
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As a rule, one bench is allocated per principal investigator.
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Bench assignment per department may not exceed 20% of the total (a maximum of 2 benches).
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Allocation may be restricted if there has been no record of using the Department of Experimental Animal Research within the past year.
4. Allocation Criteria and Priority
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Allocation is premised on the conduct of animal experiments.
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Applications based on research projects are given priority.
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Priority consideration is given to applications submitted on a research-group basis, those that acknowledge shared use, and research teams seeking short-term allocation.
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Consideration is given to newly appointed professors (within 2 years of appointment) and professors returning from long-term training.
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Research projects unrelated to animal experiments are excluded from allocation.
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The utilization record of existing allocated benches and compliance with regulations are reflected in the evaluation.
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Principal investigators who already hold a separate bench within the Yeongeon Campus or the hospital are given lower priority in the allocation review.
5. Operation of Shared Space
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A minimum amount of shared experiment space is provided for researchers who have not been assigned an allocated bench.
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Specific research centers and industry-academia cooperative laboratories may be assigned a bench after review.
6. Bench Allocation for Start-up and Participating Companies
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Bench allocation of research space is available for start-up companies founded by in-house professors and for general companies.
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The number of start-up company benches is limited to within 30% of the total benches.
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The allocation period is guaranteed for up to 3 years, after which extension is decided based on whether there is competition.
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Newly applying research teams are selected with priority.
Equipment Storage Allocation
1. Allocation Priority
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Priority is given to researchers who do not have an allocated bench within the Preclinical Experiment Laboratory.
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Priority is given to those applying only for equipment storage without a cabinet allocation.
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As a rule, one unit is allocated per principal investigator, and the number per department may not exceed 20% of the total (a maximum of 4 units).
(However, if one principal investigator is allocated two units, the second storage is charged at 1.5 times the usage fee.) - 4
Equipment storage allocation within special shared laboratories is not permitted.
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Equipment storage is used only for storing animal-experiment-related instruments and experimental supplies. (Formalin specimens are stored in the organic-solvent storage on basement level 1 of the research building.)
2. Location and Size
| Location | 9th floor (Room 9106), 10th floor (Room 10103) |
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| Area | Approx. 2.5 m × 4.5 m |
3. Allocation Schedule
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As a rule, allocation is carried out once a year on May 1.
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Ad hoc allocation may be made when vacant space arises.
Cabinet Allocation
1. Allocation Priority
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Priority is given to researchers who do not have an allocated bench or equipment storage within the Preclinical Experiment Laboratory.
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Priority consideration is given to those seeking short-term allocation and applications for the purpose of conducting research projects.
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Cabinets are allocated individually as a rule, and are not concentrated on a specific individual or department.
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As a rule, one unit is allocated per principal investigator, and the number of allocations per department is limited.
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Cabinet allocation within special shared laboratories is not permitted.
2. Location
| 9th floor | Row 1 central corridor, equipment movement passage |
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| 10th floor | Inner corridor of the south entrance, central elevator entrance |
| Primate Center 1 | Basement level 1 of the Preclinical Resource Laboratory Resource Building |
3. Allocation Schedule
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As a rule, allocation is carried out once a year on May 1.
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Ad hoc allocation may be made when vacant space arises.
Cold Storage Allocation
1. Allocation Priority
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Priority is given to professors who conduct animal experiments and serve as adjunct faculty of Seoul National University College of Medicine or as corporate professors of the hospital.
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Priority consideration is given to applications for the purpose of conducting research projects.
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Cold storage is allocated individually as a rule, and is not concentrated on a specific individual or department.
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A principal investigator may be allocated up to 2 units, and the number of allocations per department may not exceed 20% of the total (a maximum of 5 units).
2. Location
| 10th floor | Entrance of the central washing room near the central entrance (Room 10207) |
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| 9th floor | North section |
3. Allocation Schedule
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As a rule, allocation is carried out once a year on May 1.
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Ad hoc allocation may be made when vacant space arises.
Deep Freezer Allocation
1. Allocation Priority
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Allocation is made to professors who conduct animal experiments and serve as adjunct faculty of Seoul National University College of Medicine or as corporate professors of the hospital. (For storing animal samples only.)
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Priority consideration is given to allocation based on research performance.
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As a rule, a principal investigator is allocated up to 2 racks, and the number of allocations per department may not exceed 20% of the total (a maximum of 12 racks).
(However, if there are unallocated racks, additional allocation is possible provided the above criteria are met.) - 4
In the form of a specific research center or industry-academia cooperative laboratory, racks may be assigned after review when the validity of joint research is recognized.
2. Location
| Basement level 1 | Basement storage |
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3. Allocation Schedule
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As a rule, allocation is carried out once a year on May 1.
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Ad hoc allocation may be made when vacant racks arise.