SUMS Proteomics Seed Grant Program
Forecasted
Stanford University's SUMS Proteomics Seed Grant Program funds innovative mass spectrometry research using advanced instrumentation to generate pilot data and develop new proteomics methodologies.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; 1:1 matching funds required from PI; funds cover SUMS staff/instrument time.
Summary: Supports innovative mass spectrometry research and methodology development leveraging new instrumentation to generate pilot data for future proposals.
Key Information: Only Stanford Academic Council and Medical Center Line faculty are eligible; project must be new to SUMS.
Description
The SUMS Proteomics Seed Grant Program at Stanford University provides seed funding to stimulate innovative mass spectrometry research, particularly projects that utilize newly acquired instrumentation and advanced proteomics techniques. The program is designed to help researchers generate pilot data for future external grant proposals, encourage early-phase investigations, and develop broadly applicable methodologies. Priority is given to projects that integrate mass spectrometry into new research workflows, advance emerging research areas, and leverage improvements in instrumentation for biomedical research.
