Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This grant funds the purchase of a shared biomedical research instrument (up to $400,000) to expand research capacity, collaboration, and training at institutions lacking such equipment.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: July 1, 2028
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$400,000 per award; supports purchase of one biomedical research instrument
Summary: Supports acquisition of a single, commercially available biomedical research instrument to enhance institutional research capacity and collaboration.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to eligible U.S. institutions to acquire a single, commercially available biomedical research instrument that is currently unavailable at the applicant institution. The program aims to build new research capacity, enable reproducible data generation, promote collaborative research and training, and strengthen long-term research infrastructure. Instruments funded must be shared among users to maximize scientific impact and foster a collaborative research environment.
