SUMS Proteomics Seed Grant Program
Stanford's SUMS Proteomics Seed Grant funds innovative mass spectrometry research and methodology development using advanced instrumentation to generate pilot data for future proposals.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; 1:1 matching funds required; funds applied to SUMS user fees for instrument/staff time.
Summary: Supports new mass spectrometry research projects and methodology development using advanced instrumentation to generate pilot data for future proposals.
Key Information: Only Stanford Academic Council and Medical Center Line faculty eligible; project must be new to SUMS.
Description
The SUMS Proteomics Seed Grant Program at Stanford University is designed to encourage innovative mass spectrometry projects and the development of new methodologies by leveraging recently acquired research instrumentation. The program is focused on supporting projects that generate pilot data to strengthen future research proposals to external funding agencies, particularly those involving emerging mass spectrometry techniques in peptide fragmentation and quantification. Priority is given to ready-to-start projects, early-phase investigations, and preliminary data collection efforts for extramural proposals. The program also aims to help principal investigators integrate mass spectrometry into their research and develop new workflows that utilize advanced instrumentation.
