Supports NIH-supported investigator groups to acquire or upgrade a single high-priced, specialized, commercially available scientific instrument or integrated system. Eligible instruments include light microscopes, biomedical imagers, mass spectrometers, NMR spectrometers, flow cytometers, DNA/protein sequencers, biosensors, and X-ray diffractometers. Awards range from $50,000 to $750,000. Clinical trials are not allowed under this program.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. Additional eligibility details may apply.
