Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health
Summary:
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites qualified institutions to seek funds to transform or improve the operations of existing shared research facilities through the purchase and installation of latest equipment that enable and enhance a broad range of research-supporting activities. Any equipment supported by this NOFO must be substantially used in a laboratory research core facility, animal facility, or similar shared-use research space to ensure broad benefits for the institutional research community. Moreover, any request must be justified by research-related demands for the modernization of research-supporting functions or for the advancement of facility operations.
For more information, view the full Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations (R24) solicitation.
Award:
$350,000, direct costs only, 12 month project period
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline:
One (1) application per institution are permitted.
Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, Principal Investigators (PIs) must first submit a one- to two-page white paper to preaward@boisestate.edu by Wednesday, October 25th at 12pm MST.
Your white paper should include:
- The Research Plan should describe the shared-used facility where the proposed equipment will be installed and describe long-term plans for the maintenance and usage of the equipment.
- Justification of the Equipment Requested
- If applicable, the PD/PI should describe NIH-funded research awards that will benefit from the project
If selected to submit a full proposal, PIs must ensure that proposals meet all requirements stated in the RFP, in the announcement, and in the implementing laws and regulations related to this grant program.
Key Submission Dates:
- 12pm MST Wednesday, October 25th – White paper due to preaward@boisestate.edu. We encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well.
- November 1st – Anticipated date Internal Awardees Notified
- November 8th – Full proposal due to OSP
- November 15th – Full proposal due to NIH
Important Note on Requirements:
All Senior Personnel must have an eRa Commons account.
Letter from an Institutional Official:
A letter from a high-ranking institutional official (e.g., Dean, Provost, President) indicating institutional financial support for the operations of the shared facility, as well as a commitment to continued software licensing beyond the first year, if applicable, must be included.
Quotes:
A valid quote (for each requested item) from the commercial vendor with a one-year warranty guaranteed by the manufacturer and appropriate academic discounts, is required and must be included in the application. The quote must specify the model number, describe the technical requirement for the installation and operation, and itemize accessories, as applicable.
Letter from the Director of Planning, Design and Construction:
A letter from the Institutional Director of Planning, Design and Construction (or equivalent) is required. The letter should state (with supporting details) that the space and the utilities are appropriate for the installation and functioning of the requested equipment.
Did you find a limited submission opportunity? Email us at preaward@boisestate.edu.