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Managing risk in large initiatives or facilities
Risk management in large initiatives or facilities is critical to ensure strategic objectives are met and the quality of the outputs is maintained.…
Managing user access for large initiatives or facilities
Managing user access is critical for large initiatives or facilities that attract users from various fields and from all over the world. It helps…
Developing a strategic plan for large initiatives or facilities
Strategic planning is critical for large initiatives or facilities because it sets priorities, focuses energy and resources, and strengthens…
Publicly promoting research enabled through CFI investments
Because of its unique status as a foundation entrusted with public money, the CFI attached paramount importance to operating in an economical,…
Effectively sharing the results and outcomes of CFI investments within your institution
An ongoing challenge research communicators face is staying informed on the research outcomes at their institutions that are enabled by CFI…
Taking advantage of the CFI Research Facilities Navigator
The CFI believes that supporting partnerships between researchers, institutions and the private and public sectors will increase the return on CFI…
Ensuring appropriate operation and maintenance of CFI-funded infrastructure
Recipient institutions are responsible for ensuring that appropriate resources are provided for the operation and maintenance (O…
Additional oversight for large or complex projects
The risks associated with CFI-funded projects can vary greatly from one project to another. Large or complex projects often require additional…
Oversight for sole-source procurement
The CFI operates on the principle that its funds must be used effectively, economically, and in the best interests of the research supported by the…
Referencing CFI item numbers to facilitate review and reporting
The CFI funds specific items of an infrastructure project. A CFI item number is assigned to each item approved by the CFI, as presented in the CFI-…