Stanford University Mass Spectrometry Targeted Quantitation Seed Grant Program
Stanford University’s seed grant boosts new research using advanced mass spectrometry at SUMS, focusing on novel methods and pilot data for future scientific projects.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; 1:1 matching funds required; funds applied toward SUMS staff and instrument time only.
Summary: Supports innovative, new mass spectrometry projects at Stanford leveraging advanced instrumentation, with an emphasis on methodology development and pilot data generation.
Key Information: For Stanford Academic Council and Medical Center Line faculty only; project must be new to SUMS.
Description
This internal seed grant program is designed to stimulate innovative research projects that utilize the advanced capabilities of newly acquired mass spectrometry instrumentation at Stanford University. The initiative supports the development of novel methodologies and workflows, aiming to generate pilot data that can bolster future proposals to external funding agencies. Priority is given to projects that are new to the Stanford University Mass Spectrometry (SUMS) facility and that can benefit from the sensitivity and selectivity of modern triple quadrupole LC/MS equipment. The program encourages the integration of cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques into emerging research areas and helps principal investigators generate preliminary data for larger research grants.
