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
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program, which aims to enhance access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and training at U.S. institutions. This grant program supports the acquisition or development of research instruments that are essential for advancing fundamental science and engineering research, particularly those that are too costly for other NSF funding avenues. Eligible applicants include U.S. higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and consortia of these entities, with funding ranging from $100,000 to $4 million and a total program funding of $75 million. Proposals are due by November 15, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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