Instrumentation Grant Program
Limited submission
The Instrumentation Grant Program funds scientific equipment for West Virginia undergraduate institutions to advance STEM education and undergraduate research.
Funder: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Division of Science and Research
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award | 4–5 awards expected | 6-month award period
Summary: Supports West Virginia undergraduate institutions in acquiring modern scientific instruments to enhance STEM education and undergraduate research.
Key Information: Only one proposal per institution per year; main campuses of WVU and Marshall are ineligible.
Description
The Instrumentation Grant Program aims to strengthen undergraduate STEM education at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) in West Virginia by providing funding for the purchase of advanced scientific instruments. The program’s primary focus is instructional use, but it also supports faculty research projects that actively involve undergraduates. By increasing access to modern instrumentation, the program encourages students to pursue STEM careers and supports faculty in developing competitive proposals for federal agencies such as the NSF.
