Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Summary
The Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations program provides funding to support the purchase of scientific equipment that will enhance and modernize research-supporting operations of existing shared biomedical research facilities. Targeted are laboratory research core facilities, animal research facilities, and other similar shared-use research spaces. The goal of the program is to strengthen research-auxiliary activities of biomedical research facilities and to enhance the efficiency of their operations. The program does not support the purchase of scientific research instruments or their components, nor components of building-level infrastructure equipment that indirectly support research activities.
For more information, view the full Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities PAR-24-259.
Award
Minimum $50,000 direct costs only
Maximum $350,000 direct costs only
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline
One (1) application per institution is permitted.
White Paper Process: Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, PIs must first submit a white paper to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu by 4 pm on July 9, 2025.
Your white paper should be 1-2 pages and include:
- A description of the equipment and existing expertise of prospective operators or staff in operating and maintaining the equipment.
- Justification of the need and how it will remedy infrastructure deficiencies, improve facility operations, modernize the facility’s environment, or streamline its management.
- A description of the potential users of the equipment.
- An explaination of how the equipment will contribute to Boise State’s long-range biomedical research goals and benefit broad research and health.
White papers will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- A clear description of how the equipment revolutionizes or enables an operational breakthrough of a shared facility that is in alignment with Boise State’s long-range biomedical research goals.
- A clear description of the equipment and technical expertise to make effective use of the requested equipment.
- The degree to which the project addresses an important modernization of research operation or support.
- How much the equipment will support a broad range of biomedical researchers on campus.
Key Submission Dates
- July 9, 2025 by 4 pm – White papers due to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu
- July 22, 2025 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval
- September 18, 2025 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
- September 25, 2025 – Full proposal due to NIH
NOTE: Please send all inquiries and submissions for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu.