Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 356886Type: 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/356886

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-265.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program, aimed at facilitating collaborative applications from NIH-supported investigators to acquire high-cost, specialized instruments for biomedical research. This program supports the purchase or upgrade of instruments valued between $50,000 and $750,000, with a focus on shared use in basic, translational, or clinical research settings. Eligible applicants include a variety of institutions, particularly those historically underrepresented in research, and must demonstrate a significant user community and a commitment to broad access to the instruments. The application period opens on May 2, 2025, with a project duration of one year, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries. More details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-265.html.

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    PAR-24-265.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (PAR-24-265) aimed at encouraging collaborative applications from NIH-supported investigators to acquire specialized, high-cost instruments for research purposes. The program targets instruments valued between $50,000 and $750,000 for shared use in basic, translational, or clinical biomedical research. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, and government entities, with specific encouragement for historically underrepresented institutions. The application periods open on May 2, 2025, with a project period of one year. Key requirements include demonstrating a community of significant users, an Advisory Committee for oversight, and detailed financial and operational plans. Notably, applications are strictly non-clinical, and funding is limited to purchase costs without indirect costs or support for technical personnel. Applications must follow rigorous compliance guidelines and include well-justified needs for the requested instruments, technical expertise from users, and a commitment to broad access and shared usage. Monitoring and reporting requirements post-award include annual usage reports and a final performance report detailing the impact of the funded instrument on research endeavors.
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