Fraser Endowment for Equipment for the Sciences
Internal — Western Washington University only
Fraser Endowment for Equipment for the Sciences supports Western Washington University faculty with shared scientific equipment and related infrastructure to strengthen research and teaching across departments.
Funder: Western Washington University
Due Dates: Rolling (during the academic year)
Funding Amounts: 75% of annual endowment revenue allocated to scientific equipment
Summary: Supports shared scientific instrumentation and related infrastructure that strengthen research and teaching across Western Washington University departments and colleges.
Key Information: Faculty-only program focused on multi-user capital equipment, with priority for leveraging external funds.
Description
Western Washington University’s Fraser Endowment for Equipment for the Sciences supports multi-user capital instrumentation that makes significant contributions to research or teaching across multiple departments and colleges. Established through a gift from the estate of Gordon H. and Alice C. Fraser, the endowment addresses specialized scientific resource needs beyond those supported by the State. Equipment is typically high-cost and housed in a University-wide facility.
Support may also cover closely related instrumentation, including sample preparation equipment, scientific computing infrastructure, and site preparation. The program aims to augment rather than replace external funding, prioritizing opportunities that match or leverage Federal, State, or private funds. Suitable projects include required matching contributions for major instruments, necessary elements excluded from external funding, and upgrades that significantly increase an instrument’s utility.
