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About This Grant
Project Summary/Abstract This proposal requests funds for LifeCanvas Technologies SmartSPIM lightsheet microscope for the Cornell Biotechnology Resource Center (BRC) Imaging Facility, which will enable imaging of optically cleared tissues ten-fold faster as compared to a standard confocal microscope, and will result in reduced photobleaching and a resolution that can be symmetric in all three dimensions. The proposed microscope is designed for large (mm-cm scale) cleared fluorescent tissues, such as whole mouse brains, lymph nodes or ovaries. It will replace a Lavision Biotec (now Miltenyi) Ultramicroscope II, which has become obsolete. The new microscope will enable researchers to better understand cellular or anatomical organization or expression at the organ scale. Data management, scheduling and billing will be accomplished using already established BRC infrastructure. Training will be carried out by a PhD-level staff scientist. The microscope will be available to all researchers on and off campus, and will advance a broad segment of NIH-funded research programs by ensuring access to multicolor lightsheet excitation with macro immersion optics that can accommodate cm-scale tissue pieces.
Grant Summary
Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility is a OD - NIH Office of the Director grant providing up to $400K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-05-14 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $400K
2027-05-14
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Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility?
Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility is offered by OD - NIH Office of the Director and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. 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 Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility provide?
Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility provides up to $400K per award from OD - NIH Office of the Director. 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 Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility deadline?
Applications for Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility are due 2027-05-14 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, OD - NIH Office of the Director, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility?
To apply for Acquisition of a Lightsheet Microscope for the Cornell BRC Imaging Facility, 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 OD - NIH Office of the Director.