RFCUNY provides several methods for principal investigators (PI) to procure (or buy) the goods and services necessary to fulfill the obligations of sponsored and non-sponsored projects. The procurement process includes preparation and processing of a request for a purchase as well as the end receipt and approval of payment. All purchase transactions executed by a PI through RFCUNY must comply with Purchasing Policy 501-D.
Leasing Equipment & Space
- Requirements for leasing equipment and renting or leasing space off-campus for sponsored research activity
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Processing Tuition Payments from RF
- The RF receives requests to process tuition payments and tuition reimbursements for students attending CUNY Colleges and non-CUNY Colleges.
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Procuring & Maintaining Equipment
- Process for the purchase, valuation, control, care, transfer, and disposal of non-expendable equipment costing $5,000 and above
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Purchasing Through Amazon Business
- Process for using RFCUNY’s centralized Amazon Business account to make business purchases on Amazon.com
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Procuring Research Animals & Chemical Substances
- The government requirements and CUNY approvals needed for research animal purchases
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Submitting Construction Related Contracts
- Necessary actions for contracting and paying an architect, engineer, or contractor for a sponsored project
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Using a Purchasing Card (P-Card) for Sponsored Projects
- A one-time limit debit card issued to an authorized user to purchase goods and supplies for sponsored research projects
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