This funding opportunity offers grants to support the acquisition of specialized equipment essential for advancing research in the natural sciences and engineering. The program is available to researchers affiliated with accredited institutions and is designed to enhance their capacity to conduct innovative and impactful studies.
The primary intent of the funds is to facilitate the purchase or fabrication of tools and instruments that are integral to a cohesive research system. Eligible expenses include the acquisition of new, used, or refurbished equipment, as well as the repair, upgrade, or rental of existing tools. The equipment must be intended to support research endeavors and cannot be part of general laboratory infrastructure or solely for health and safety compliance.
Applicants may request funding up to a specified maximum amount, with the total net cost of the equipment falling within a defined range. The net cost is calculated after applying any vendor discounts and excludes additional expenses such as taxes, shipping, and installation fees. It is important to note that the equipment should not be readily available off the shelf and must be tailored to the specific needs of the research project.
The program is open to researchers who hold or have applied for certain research grants. Each researcher is permitted to submit one application per competition, either as an applicant or a co-applicant, but not both. Additionally, there are restrictions on eligibility for those who have been awarded a grant in the previous year.
Applications must be submitted through the designated portal by the specified deadline. Institutions may have internal deadlines that precede the official submission date, so applicants should consult with their respective offices to ensure timely submission.
This funding opportunity is available to researchers across various regions, with specific eligibility criteria and application procedures determined by the administering organization.
