[labnetwork] UGIM 2026 - Abstract and WG Updates

[Mary Tang]

Hi all -

A couple of announcements for UGIM 2026 <https://ugim2026.stanford.edu/>.

First, for those who were simply snowed under during this proposal 
season and needed just a little extra time, the deadline for presenting 
papers for has been extended to *Wednesday, May 6*.

Second, another working group is being convened! Working Group #6 will 
deal with Fee Structures: A common challenge for shared-user facilities 
is maintaining Federal Financial Compliance across diverse fee 
structures and access policies. Many of us are challenged to implement 
policies that maintain Compliance without inadvertently violating other 
regulations. This panel session will facilitate sharing lessons learned, 
best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for navigating 
seemingly contradictory compliance requirements. Panel topics include: 
equitable expense recovery through rate structures, accurate 
multi-grant/account charging, materials and inventory management, and 
efficient billing practices.

If you are interested in participating in Working Group #6, contact 
Brian Olmsted, Associate Director of the Minnesota Nano Center.

And don't forget to register for UGIM 2026!


Cheers --

Mary & the UGIM 2026 team
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