Provost and Dean for Research Transformative Equipment Initiative
Forecasted
Princeton University's Provost and Dean for Research Transformative Equipment Initiative funds the purchase of major research equipment to drive innovative scientific discovery on campus.
Funder: Princeton University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Equipment cost must exceed $500,000; awards require ≥50% cost-sharing from departments/centers; total annual awards have exceeded $5M in recent cycles.
Summary: Supports the acquisition or replacement of transformative research equipment to advance Princeton’s scientific capabilities and foster innovative research.
Key Information: Internal Princeton competition; not open to external applicants.
Description
This initiative, administered by the Offices of the Provost and the Dean for Research at Princeton University, is designed to expand and modernize the university’s inventory of transformative research equipment. The program funds both the purchase of new, cutting-edge instruments and the replacement of essential shared equipment, enabling Princeton researchers to pursue innovative projects and maintain leadership in scientific discovery. Proposals are evaluated on scientific impact, equipment need, user community, operational planning, and the extent of cost-sharing.
