Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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The Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program, solicitation PAR-27-021, is a funding opportunity provided by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. The program aims to expand research capacity by supporting the purchase of a single commercially available biomedical research instrument that is currently unavailable at the applicant institution. These instruments must be shared among users to foster collaborative research, enable reproducible data generation, and strengthen long-term institutional capabilities. Awards range from a minimum of 50,000 dollars to a maximum of 400,000 dollars. Applicants must provide a comprehensive Instrumentation Plan, an unaltered itemized vendor quote, and letters of support confirming the instrument's unavailability and the institution's commitment to a five-year financial and maintenance plan. Evaluation is based on scientific and technical merit through a peer review system, focusing on the justification of need, technical expertise, research project impact, administration, and institutional commitment. Eligible organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, must maintain active registrations in the System for Award Management and eRA Commons. The program is governed by 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200, with specific requirements for cybersecurity incident reporting and biosafety certification where applicable.
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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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