Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Maximum funding amount: $350,000
Project duration: 1 year
To support the purchase of modern scientific equipment for shared biomedical research facilities.
To enhance research-supporting operations and improve efficiency.
Academic and research institutions
Laboratory research core facilities
Animal research facilities
Part of the S15 Small Instrumentation Grants Program
Updated to align with agency priorities
NIH funding
Grant
Supports modernization of research facilities critical for biomedical research.
Recurring grant opportunity with specific application deadlines.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
Must have received no more than $6 million per year from NIH Research Project Grants in the last two fiscal years.
U.S. based organizations only; foreign organizations are not eligible.
Must demonstrate experience in managing shared-use research facilities.
Institutions that received an award under the previous NOFO are not eligible unless fully closed out.
Enhancing research-supporting operations in shared biomedical research facilities.
Acquisition of modern equipment that improves operational efficacy and productivity.
Encouragement of energy-efficient equipment to reduce environmental impacts.
PD/PI must have relevant scientific or technical expertise.
Facilities must be operational and suitable for the installation of requested equipment.
Maximum award budget: $350,000
Minimum budget for applications: $50,000
Eligible: Equipment that enhances research-supporting operations.
Ineligible: Scientific instruments that acquire experimental data.
Applications due by September 25, 2025.
Total project period may not exceed one year.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Valid quotes from vendors for requested equipment.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.