Simpler Grants.gov #23-519

NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program Solicitation for Multi-User Scientific and Engineering Instruments

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program to enhance access to advanced scientific and engineering instruments for research and training. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Products/Services Requested: - Acquisition or development of multi-user scientific and engineering instruments - Funding supports both purchase of commercially available instruments and development of new, advanced instruments - Proposals may include costs for equipment, personnel, installation, operation, and maintenance - Instruments that conserve or reduce helium consumption are specifically encouraged - Funding Details: - Up to $4 million per proposal - Three funding tracks based on amount requested and requirements (e.g., helium conservation) - Cost sharing requirement is waived for five years - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to U.S. higher education institutions and not-for-profit scientific/engineering research organizations - Proposal limits apply per institution - Program encourages participation from underrepresented groups and early-career researchers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the program is open to a wide range of scientific instrument manufacturers and developers

Description

The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program aims to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and training in higher education and not-for-profit research organizations. It supports the acquisition or development of research instruments, with proposals requesting up to $4 million. The program has three tracks based on funding amounts and specific instrument capabilities, including support for instruments that conserve helium. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based organizations, including higher education institutions and not-for-profit organizations, with specific limits on submissions per institution.

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