Provost and Dean for Research Transformative Equipment Initiative
Supports the acquisition or replacement of transformative scientific equipment at Princeton University to enhance research capabilities and infrastructure.
Funder: Princeton University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Equipment cost must exceed $500,000; 50%+ cost-sharing expected from departments/centers; awards in recent years have ranged from $5M–$8M in total annual funding.
Summary: Supports acquisition or replacement of major transformative research equipment to expand Princeton’s research capabilities and infrastructure.
Key Information: Open only to Princeton faculty and departments; internal cost-sharing is required.
Description
This initiative is designed to enhance Princeton University's research infrastructure by funding the acquisition of major, transformative scientific equipment. The program supports both new equipment purchases in response to emerging research needs and the replacement of critical instruments in shared facilities. Awards are intended to address significant gaps in campus research capabilities, enabling innovative research and expanding access to cutting-edge technologies for the Princeton research community.
Proposals are evaluated on scientific impact, equipment necessity and uniqueness, user community, management and training plans, as well as operational and maintenance strategies. The program strongly encourages leveraging both internal and external resources to maximize the impact of equipment investments.
