Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations (S15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Summary

This NIH funding opportunity (PAR-24-259) supports the acquisition of modern equipment for shared-use biomedical research facilities to advance research-related operations. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed under this mechanism. The opportunity is issued under the S15 activity code, which typically funds the purchase or upgrade of scientific instrumentation and equipment used by multiple researchers at an institution. The grant is open from August 2024 through September 2026, providing an extended submission window for eligible applicants.

What they want

Risks & flags

• No dollar value or award ceiling stated — budget constraints are unclear
• Clinical trials explicitly excluded, which may narrow eligible applicant pool
• Extended ~26-month open window with rolling submissions may disadvantage applicants who apply late if funds are exhausted