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Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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This contract opportunity, issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, supports the acquisition of a single commercially available biomedical research instrument that is currently unavailable at the applicant institution. The goal is to enhance research capacity by funding instruments that facilitate shared use among researchers, promoting reproducible data, collaborative research, training, and long-term development in biomedical research. Awards range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $400,000, with no specified upper limit on the instrument’s total cost. The program does not allow for clinical trial activities and is designed to encourage institutions to acquire key research tools that foster innovation and strengthen research infrastructure. Applicants can expect to coordinate with NIH contact Dr. Xiang-Ning Li for further information. The solicitation was posted on November 19, 2025, and more details can be found through the official grants.gov link provided by the agency.

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Funding for purchasing biomedical research instruments to enhance shared, collaborative research.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of HealthView Agency

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334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus ManufacturingView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to build new research capacity by supporting the purchase of a single commercially available biomedical research instrument currently unavailable in the institution. Instruments funded through this program must be shared among the users to create new research opportunities, enable reproducible data generation, encourage collaborative research and training, and strengthen long-term research capabilities. The minimum award is $50,000. While there is no limit on the total cost of the instrument, the maximum award is $400,000. 

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