College Equipment Grants Program
This grant helps small colleges acquire or upgrade spectroscopic instruments to enhance hands-on student education in analytical chemistry.
Funder: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; funds may be used for new or upgraded spectroscopic instruments and related equipment.
Summary: Supports small colleges in Pennsylvania and surrounding states to acquire or upgrade student-accessible analytical instruments for spectroscopic education.
Key Information: Institutions may only receive this grant once every 2 years; 2025–26 grantees are ineligible for 2026–27.
Description
The College Equipment Grants Program, established by the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh, provides funding to smaller colleges and universities for the purchase or upgrade of analytical instrumentation used in spectroscopic education. The program aims to enhance student learning by supporting hands-on experiences and real-world analytical applications. Eligible instruments include those spanning the electromagnetic spectrum (X-ray, UV, Visible, near IR, IR, and THz). Proposals that emphasize direct student engagement and integration into undergraduate curricula are prioritized.
