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OD - NIH Office of the Director
About This Grant
The goal of this S10 Instrumentation Grant application is to acquire a state-of-the-art Cytek® Aurora Full Spectrum 5-laser with automated sample loader flow cytometer for the Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting (FCCS) Core Facility at the Tulane University School of Medicine (SOM), housed and administered in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. This instrument will support the research of a minimum of 12 NIH-funded investigators at Tulane SOM and serve as a research and educational resource for regional investigators. The Tulane SOM is an NIH-supported institution with a mission that integrates research, training and service in biomedical research to improve human health through basic and applied biomedical research. In this application we present research projects from 10 Major users and 3 Minor users whose work is performed at the Tulane SOM. These projects are focused on infectious diseases, immunology and inflammation, which are areas of expertise at Tulane SOM. This work attracts national collaboration. Each of the profiled users has a strong history of NIH funding and needs for advanced flow cytometry technology. The existing Cytek® Aurora (3 laser, 38 parameter) and BD LSRII (4 laser, 13 detectors) flow cytometer cell analyzers have been in continuous operation for a nearly decade. While these instruments were state-of-the-art when purchased, they are no longer sufficient to meet future needs with respect to high parameter capability, resolution and versatility. We propose purchasing a Cytek® Aurora equipped with an ultraviolet, violet, blue, yellow/green, and red laser permitting detection of 64 parameters and a high-throughput system. The Cytek® Aurora offers several advantages over our existing instruments to meet investigators’ future needs. The inclusion of multiple lasers ensures addition of at least 20 more parameters than are possible with our existing flow cytometry analyzers, which can detect up to 38 and 13 parameters respectively. Compared to other premiere systems on the market, the Cytek® Aurora offers the best overall system in terms of number of parameters, service and price. The availability of a high-parameter and versatile instrument such as the Cytek® Aurora is expected to attract additional investigators that require this technology, leading to new collaborations that will expand the scope of research at the Tulane SOM and the greater New Orleans area.
Grant Summary
Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer is a OD - NIH Office of the Director grant providing up to $430K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $430K
2027-05-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer from OD - NIH Office of the Director, 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.
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Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer?
Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer 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 Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer provide?
Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer provides up to $430K 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 Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer deadline?
Applications for Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer are due 2027-05-31 (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 Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer?
To apply for Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Cell Analyzer, 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.