The Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program helps groups of researchers who are already supported by the NIH to buy or upgrade expensive, specialized research equipment. The grant offers at least $50,000 and up to $750,000 to purchase instruments like microscopes, mass spectrometers, and DNA sequencers.
Who it's for: This grant is for groups of researchers who are already receiving support from the NIH. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a group of NIH-supported investigators
- Requesting funds for non-commercially available instruments
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Being an individual applicant
- Not meeting the minimum award amount of $50,000
What You May Need
- Proof of NIH support for the investigator group
- Detailed budget for the instrument purchase
- Justification for the instrument's necessity
- Institutional support letter
- Description of the research projects that will use the instrument
- Plan for instrument maintenance and operation
- Biosketches of key personnel
- DUNS number and SAM registration
- Completed application forms
- Compliance with NIH policies
Cautions
- The grant does not support clinical trials.
- The instrument must be commercially available.
- The application must be submitted by a group of NIH-supported investigators.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for groups of researchers who are already receiving support from the NIH. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations.
Overview
This grant is for groups of researchers who are already receiving support from the NIH. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a group of NIH-supported investigators
- Requesting funds for non-commercially available instruments
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Being an individual applicant
- Not meeting the minimum award amount of $50,000
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to purchase or upgrade a single high-priced, specialized, commercially available instrument or integrated instrumentation system. This includes items like light microscopes, mass spectrometers, and DNA sequencers.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2024
- Deadline
- Jun 1, 2027(353 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 7, 2027
- Last Updated
- Nov 4, 2024
Application Checklist
- Verify NIH support for all investigators in the group
- Gather quotes for the instrument purchase
- Prepare a detailed budget and justification
- Obtain a letter of support from your institution
- Describe how the instrument will be used in research projects
- Develop a maintenance and operation plan for the instrument
- Compile biosketches for all key personnel
- Ensure your organization is registered with DUNS and SAM
- Complete all required application forms
- Review NIH policies to ensure compliance