Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.351 -- Research Infrastructure Programs
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to build new research capacity 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
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
xiang-ning.li@nih.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
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Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
February 28, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date:
July 1, 2026
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
May 1, 2027
Estimated Project Start Date:
May 1, 2027
Fiscal Year:
2027
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAR-26-074
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Forecast posted date:
November 19, 2025
Archive date:
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