Welcome!

We are very pleased that you would like to use the CNSR infrastructure for your research! Of course we will provide you with active support in preparing and conducting your study. However, before you can get started, we would like to explain the details of use in more detail.

The CNSR is a core facility in user mode. This means that users carry out their studies on their own responsibility after being instructed by CNSR staff. Use is based on the General Terms of Use for Core Facilities at Heidelberg University published on 16.01.2024.

The CNSR can be used by members of Heidelberg University, external public institutions and private institutions. Fees are charged for use. The current prices for the use of the CNSR can be found in the current version of the fee schedule dated 16.01.2024. The fees are calculated quarterly on the basis of the resources booked in the CNSR booking system.

In order to support all researchers at the CNSR in selecting the optimal methodology for their study and thus contribute to the high scientific quality of the studies conducted at the CNSR, we ask all scientists to submit a study outline by email to FoF4Lab@uni-heidelberg before the start of data collection (ideally in pdf format). This outline should briefly address the following points: The rationale, the hypotheses, the experimental design, the psychophysiological and behavioral outcome variables, and the statistical analysis plan of the study. The Advisory Board of the CNSR, which consists of members of the institutes combined in FoF IV, assesses the outline with regard to its methodological quality. This assessment is always carried out in a benevolent and constructive manner.

After a positive vote by the review panel and the responsible ethics committee, an individual user agreement is signed with each user, which also contains an estimate of the expected costs based on the planned scope of use and the applicable fee schedule. Once this agreement has been signed, the relevant CNSR resources can be used independently under the responsibility of the study directors. In the initial phase, methodological support can be provided by CNSR staff.