Research Computer & Research Lab Resources

All computer requests submitted to IITS must be approved within their own division prior to any action being taken by IITS to deploy new or used equipment.  In order to document the request, departments and colleges will be required to submit a Technology Order Request and furnish the information requested.  One-time purchase research computers or research lab requests will be routed for eSignature via the individual with fiscal authority, the Department Chair/Manager and the Dean/AVP.  One-time computer purchases are still required to follow the one-time purchase guidelines.

Requests for inclusion in the Technology Refresh Program (TRP) for campus level funding, will also require Provost/VP approval and if approved at the VP level will be submitted for final review/approval by IMSC.   A prioritization review process will be conducted by IMSC and will generally occur in the Spring Semester for scheduled purchase and deployment during the Summer.  It is suggested that requests of this type be submitted prior to March 1st.

Labs currently approved for campus level funding within the Technology Refresh Program will be automatically refreshed.  If your existing research lab is not currently approved for campus level funding, it will not be up for automatic refresh by IITS and the department must provide funding prior to equipment replacement.  For consideration for campus level funding to refresh your lab or to refresh a lab utilizing department funding, please submit a Technology Order Request prior to the suggested date noted above.  Existing computers or one-time purchases may remain on on the campus network for 4 years.