[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/)

January 26, 2026 (forecasted)

Not specified; typical NIH center-level awards are multi-million dollar, multi-year grants.

Supports service centers offering nationwide access to advanced cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) instrumentation, technical support, and training.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change before the official announcement.

--- ## Description The National Centers for Cryo-electron Tomography (cryoET) program aims to establish service centers that provide researchers across the United States with access to state-of-the-art cryoET instrumentation and expert technical support. These centers will also offer training to help investigators develop the skills necessary to conduct cryoET studies, advancing biomedical research capabilities in structural biology and related fields. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: January 26, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: Not specified in the forecast. NIH center-level awards typically support multi-million dollar, multi-year efforts. - Award duration: Not specified; large NIH center grants commonly span 5 years. - Cost sharing or matching: Not required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Independent school districts - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education) - Small businesses - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; a formal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will be published prior to the application due date. - Monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359656) for the official application instructions and package. - Prepare to assemble a multidisciplinary team and institutional support, as center-level grants require significant organizational capacity. --- ## Additional Information - The program is administered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at NIH. - The goal is to democratize access to cutting-edge cryoET technology and expertise, fostering broader participation in high-resolution structural biology research. - No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359656) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Institute | |---------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------------------------------| | Paula Flicker, Ph.D | [flickerp@nigms.nih.gov](mailto:flickerp@nigms.nih.gov) | 240-274-7460 | National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) | ---

National Centers for Cryo-electron Tomography (cryoET)

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