Science Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG)
LI-COR's SURG Program provides matching grants to help academic institutions acquire the Odyssey XF Imaging System for enhancing undergraduate life science education and research.
Funder: LI-COR Biosciences
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round, subject to availability)
Funding Amounts: Matching grant covers 40% of Odyssey XF Imaging System ($27,490.50 institutional cost after match); limited number of grants available.
Summary: Provides matching grants to help academic institutions acquire advanced life science instrumentation for undergraduate education and research.
Key Information: Institution must cover 60% of equipment cost; only a limited number of grants are awarded.
Description
The Science Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG) Program from LI-COR Biosciences supports undergraduate education by providing matching grants for the purchase of advanced life science research instrumentation. The program is designed to help academic institutions enhance student engagement and laboratory skills by integrating state-of-the-art technology, specifically the Odyssey XF Imaging System, into undergraduate curricula. The grant includes onsite installation, training, software, and supporting reagents, enabling faculty and students to expand both their teaching and research capabilities.
