Stanford University Mass Spectrometry Targeted Quantitation Seed Grant Program
Stanford's SUMS Seed Grant funds innovative, early-stage mass spectrometry projects that generate pilot data and develop advanced quantitation methods using new instrumentation.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; 1:1 matching funds required; funds cover SUMS user fees for staff and instrument time.
Summary: Supports new mass spectrometry projects at Stanford, emphasizing innovative methodologies and pilot data generation using advanced instrumentation.
Key Information: Only Stanford Academic Council or Medical Center Line faculty with new SUMS projects are eligible; one proposal per PI.
Description
The SUMS Targeted Quantitation Seed Grant Program at Stanford University is designed to foster new mass spectrometry research projects and the development of innovative methodologies that leverage recently acquired research instrumentation. The program encourages proposals that generate pilot data to support future external funding applications, with a focus on projects benefiting from high sensitivity and selectivity for absolute targeted quantitation of small molecules. Priority is given to ready-to-start projects, early-phase investigations, and those generating preliminary data for extramural proposals. The initiative also aims to help principal investigators integrate mass spectrometry into their research, apply new instrumentation to emerging research areas, and develop advanced workflows to advance scientific discovery.
