Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 Posted PAR-27-021

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to build new research capacity and develop a sustainable research program by supporting the purchase of a single commercially available biomedical research instrument currently unavailable in the institution. Instruments funded through this program must be shared among the users to create new research opportunities, enable reproducible data generation, encourage collaborative research and training, and strengthen long-term research capabilities. The minimum award is $50,000. While there is no limit on the total cost of the instrument, the maximum award is $400,000.

Eligibility

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$50,000.00
Award Ceiling
$400,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
Not specified
Key Dates
Posted
June 25, 2026
Closes
July 1, 2028 700d
Archive Date
September 1, 2028
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institutes of Health
Agency Code
HHS-NIH11
Funding Instrument
Other