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

July 1, 2026 (Estimated)

$50,000–$400,000 per award; up to $5,000,000 total program funding; approx. 15 awards

Supports the purchase of a single, commercially available biomedical research instrument to expand institutional research capacity and foster collaboration.

Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change.

--- ## Description This program aims to enhance biomedical research capacity by funding the purchase of a single, commercially available research instrument that is currently unavailable at the applicant institution. The instrument must be shared among multiple users to generate new research opportunities, improve data reproducibility, promote collaborative research and training, and strengthen the institution's long-term research infrastructure. The program does not support clinical trials. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: July 1, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award size: $50,000 (minimum) to $400,000 (maximum) per award - Estimated total program funding: $5,000,000 - Expected number of awards: approximately 15 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education) - Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education) The instrument requested must not already be available at the institution and must be intended for shared use. --- ## Application Process - Application materials and instructions will be available via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360882). - Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for full details and requirements. - Prepare a proposal demonstrating institutional need, user base, research impact, and plans for shared access and maintenance. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; details (including deadlines) may change upon official release. - Clinical trials are not allowed under this funding opportunity. - Instruments must be commercially available at the time of application. --- ## External Links - [Program Forecast and Application Details (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360882) - [National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------| | Xiang-Ning Li, MD, PhD | [xiang-ning.li@nih.gov](mailto:xiang-ning.li@nih.gov) | 301-435-1744 |

Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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