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About This Grant
Project Summary/Abstract The newly established Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center at UC San Diego currently does not have an ultracentrifuge. As research laboratories move into the building, there is a critical need for core instrumentation to support their work. We have selected the Beckman Coulter Optima XPN-100 IVD ultracentrifuge and three rotors (Type 70Ti, SW32Ti, SW41Ti). This instrumentation will support the work of nine Major users for applications such as density gradient preparation, high-titer virus production, lipoprotein isolation, vessel isolation and more. While similar ultracentrifuges exist on UC San Diego campus, they are typically located within locked lab spaces designated for specific departments or building occupants. In addition, transporting samples between buildings can disrupt density gradients, compromise sample integrity and delay downstream processing. It is therefore critical for researchers to have access to an ultracentrifuge within the building. The ultracentrifuge will be housed in the shared equipment room of Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center. The new research center, opening in June 2025, will have state-of-the-art wet and dry laboratories for vision research and clinical trials for precision ophthalmology, as well as administrative and educational spaces. The ultracentrifuge is an integral piece of equipment for many research groups relocating to the building, and access to it will directly support efforts to understand and treat ophthalmologic diseases.
Grant Summary
Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center is a OD - NIH Office of the Director grant providing up to $165K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-08-14 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $165K
2027-08-14
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Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center?
Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center 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 Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center provide?
Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center provides up to $165K 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 Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center deadline?
Applications for Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center are due 2027-08-14 (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 Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center?
To apply for Ultracentrifuge to enhance science in the new Andrew & Erna Viterbi Family Vision Research Center, 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.