Major Research Instrumentation Program
ID: 344610Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$100K - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344610

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23519
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Nov 22, 2022 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Nov 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The National Science Foundation is offering a Major Research Instrumentation Program grant. This grant aims to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in institutions of higher education and not-for-profit scientific/engineering research organizations. The grant supports the acquisition of commercially available research instruments or the development of instruments with new capabilities. The funding can be used for personnel costs and equipment required for instrument development. The grant is intended to enhance expertise in instrument design and fabrication and to advance fundamental science and engineering research. The maximum funding amount is $4 million, and each performing organization can submit up to four proposals within the defined track limits. The grant especially encourages proposals from underrepresented groups, institutions, and geographic regions in STEM disciplines. Women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and early-career researchers are encouraged to apply. The grant also supports research capacity building in under-resourced institutions and emerging research institutions. For more information, visit the NSF Publication 23-519 at http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23519.

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