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View full policyLimited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health
About This Grant
The Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program encourages applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase a single piece of new, costly, specialized, commercially available instrument or an integrated instrumentation system. The BIG Program is limited to institutions that have not received S10 instrumentation funding of $500,001 or greater in any of the preceding 3 Federal fiscal years (FY). Use the following to determine applicable funding periods: for submission in CY 2026, consider S10 funding in FYs 2023-2025; for submission in CY 2027, consider S10 funding in FYs 2024-2026; for submission in CY 2028, consider S10 funding in FYs 2025-2027. The minimum award is $25,000. There is no maximum price limit for the instrument; however, the maximum award is $350,000. Instruments supported include, but are not limited to, basic cell sorters, confocal microscopes, ultramicrotomes, gel imagers, or computer systems.
Grant Summary
Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for university. Applications are due 2027-06-01 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2027-06-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provide?
Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) deadline?
Applications for Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) are due 2027-06-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
To apply for Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.