Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions (S10 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 347052Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347052

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-138.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions (S10), aimed at supporting the acquisition of advanced scientific instruments for under-resourced institutions, particularly Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). This program seeks to enhance biomedical research and education by enabling eligible institutions to purchase state-of-the-art equipment essential for various research fields, with applications for a single instrument ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. Institutions must have received less than $6 million in NIH Research Project Grants over the past three years and demonstrate a significant student body receiving Pell Grants. Applications are due by June 3, 2025, and must adhere to specific formatting and submission guidelines via Grants.gov. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    PAR-23-138.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services announces the Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions (S10), designed to support the acquisition of advanced scientific instruments for under-resourced institutions, particularly Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The program aims to enhance biomedical research and education by enabling these institutions to purchase state-of-the-art equipment crucial for various research fields. Eligible institutions must have received under $6 million in NIH Research Project Grants in the previous three years and demonstrate a significant student body receiving Pell Grants. Applications are invited for a single instrument costing between $25,000 and $250,000, with no indirect costs allowed. Key criteria for application evaluation include the justification for instrument need, technical expertise for operation and training, and institutional commitment to sustaining the instrument post-purchase. The selection process involves a peer review assessing scientific merits and institutional impact. Applications are due by June 3, 2025, and must comply with strict formatting and submission guidelines via Grants.gov. This initiative reflects NIH's dedication to fostering a diverse and robust biomedical workforce while addressing health disparities through enhanced research capacity.
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