Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 054
Apply for PAR 16 054
- The HHS-NIH11 in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (S10)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.351,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 09, 2015 and posted on Dec 09, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 75 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (S10) is an NIH funding opportunity designed to help research institutions acquire or upgrade a single major piece of high-cost scientific equipment that will be shared by multiple investigators. The core purpose is to strengthen biomedical and behavioral research by improving access to specialized, commercially available instruments or integrated instrument systems that are too expensive for one lab to purchase on its own. Rather than supporting individual research projects, this program focuses on building shared research capacity by funding equipment that many NIH-supported scientists can use.
Under this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-16-054), applicants propose the purchase or upgrade of one instrument (or integrated system) with a cost of at least $50,000. The award ceiling is $600,000, reflecting the program's emphasis on large, capital-intensive instruments. NIH anticipates making around 75 awards under this announcement. The types of equipment highlighted span a wide range of advanced biomedical research tools, including X-ray diffraction systems, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) instruments, mass spectrometers, DNA and protein sequencers, biosensors, electron and confocal microscopes, cell sorters, and biomedical imaging systems. The list is not exhaustive, which signals that other comparable high-end instruments may also be appropriate if they are specialized, expensive, commercially available, and clearly justified as shared resources.
Eligibility is broad and geared toward organizations that typically host significant research infrastructure. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they meet the program requirements). The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (Agency: HHS-NIH11), and it falls within the health funding activity category, with CFDA numbers 93.351. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant funding instrument type.
The application model implied by the program description is group-based: proposals are expected to come from a cluster of investigators who already hold NIH support and who can demonstrate strong, ongoing need for the instrument. In practice, this kind of program typically favors applications that show the instrument will be heavily used, will serve multiple funded projects, and will be managed in a way that ensures broad access, proper training, maintenance, and sustained operation. The emphasis on "shared" use also means applicants generally need to show how the equipment will be housed and administered as a core or centralized resource rather than being effectively controlled by one laboratory.
Key administrative details from the announcement indicate the posting and creation dates were December 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 16, 2016. In short, this SIG (S10) opportunity is a targeted NIH mechanism to enhance institutional research capabilities by underwriting major shared equipment purchases or upgrades, enabling NIH-funded teams to access cutting-edge instrumentation that supports a wide variety of modern biomedical research methods.
Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (S10) (PAR-16-054) FAQs
What is the Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (S10)?
The Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program (S10) is an NIH funding opportunity that helps research institutions acquire or upgrade a single major, high-cost scientific instrument that will be shared by multiple investigators. The main goal is to strengthen biomedical and behavioral research by expanding access to specialized equipment that is typically too expensive for a single lab to purchase.
What is the core purpose of this opportunity?
This opportunity is designed to build shared research capacity. Instead of funding individual research projects, it funds the purchase or upgrade of one high-end, commercially available instrument (or integrated instrument system) that many NIH-supported scientists can use.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is PAR-16-054.
Which agency administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (Agency: HHS-NIH11).
What type of funding is this?
It is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant funding instrument type.
What funding activity category does it fall under?
The funding activity category is health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 93.351.
What does the SIG program fund specifically?
The program funds the acquisition or upgrade of a single major piece of scientific equipment (or an integrated instrument system) that is expensive, specialized, commercially available, and intended for shared use by multiple investigators.
Does this program fund multiple instruments in one application?
Based on the program description, applicants propose the purchase or upgrade of one instrument (or integrated system) under this opportunity.
What is the minimum instrument cost allowed under this opportunity?
The proposed instrument (or integrated system) must have a cost of at least $50,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $600,000, reflecting the program focus on large, capital-intensive instruments.
How many awards does NIH anticipate making under this announcement?
NIH anticipates making around 75 awards under this announcement.
What kinds of instruments are examples of what NIH may fund?
Examples highlighted include X-ray diffraction systems, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) instruments, mass spectrometers, DNA and protein sequencers, biosensors, electron and confocal microscopes, cell sorters, and biomedical imaging systems.
Is the list of eligible instruments limited to the examples provided?
No. The list is described as not exhaustive, indicating that other comparable high-end instruments may be appropriate if they are specialized, expensive, commercially available, and clearly justified as shared resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), as long as they meet the program requirements.
Is eligibility limited to universities?
No. The eligibility description includes higher education institutions as well as nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, provided they meet the program requirements.
Is this grant meant to support an individual research project?
No. The program is described as focusing on shared instrumentation and building capacity, rather than supporting individual research projects.
What is meant by "shared" equipment in this context?
"Shared" means the instrument is intended to be used by multiple investigators, rather than being effectively controlled by a single laboratory. The program emphasis suggests the equipment should function as a broadly accessible resource.
What kind of applicant group is expected for this program?
The application model implied is group-based. Proposals are expected to come from a cluster of investigators who already hold NIH support and can demonstrate a strong, ongoing need for the instrument.
What does the program emphasize about how the instrument will be used?
The description emphasizes that the instrument should be heavily used, support multiple funded projects, and be operated in a way that ensures broad access, appropriate training, maintenance, and sustained operation.
Does the program prefer equipment managed as a centralized resource?
Yes. The emphasis on shared use indicates applicants generally need to show how the instrument will be housed and administered as a core or centralized resource, rather than being controlled by one lab.
Are instruments required to be commercially available?
Yes. The purpose statement highlights specialized, commercially available instruments or integrated instrument systems.
What are the posting and creation dates for this announcement?
The posting and creation dates listed are December 9, 2015.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is May 16, 2016.
What is the overall goal of funding shared instruments through NIH?
The overall goal is to strengthen biomedical and behavioral research by improving access to cutting-edge instrumentation that supports modern research methods across multiple NIH-supported investigators.
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