NIGMS is offering administrative supplements for equipment to select NIGMS-funded research projects or center/core facilities (NOT-GM-24-021). We welcome requests for single equipment systems that will advance the funded research of the parent project. Eligible investigators are strongly encouraged to discuss potential requests with the program officer of their parent award before submitting an application. The application deadline is February 15, 2024.
R01, R35, and R37 grantees:
- Funds are available for the purchase of single equipment systems (to include components as necessary—e.g., for a working microscope) with requested direct costs up to $250,000.
- Only single requests are permitted; linked requests submitted by two or more NIGMS grantees at the same institution with similar equipment needs are not allowed.
R44 grantees:
- Funds are available for a single equipment system up to the current parent grant’s total budget direct costs.
R15 and R16 grantees:
- Funds are available for the purchase of single equipment systems (to include components as necessary—e.g., for a working microscope) with requested direct costs up to $100,000.
- Only single requests are permitted; linked requests submitted by two or more NIGMS grantees at the same institution with similar equipment needs are not allowed.
NIGMS expects the supplement request won’t exceed the current parent grant’s total direct cost amount as listed in the notice of award for the budget period, excluding any equipment costs that may have already been provided during this grant budget period.
NIGMS centers, resources, or core facilities:
- For these programs only, application budgets are not limited, but NIGMS anticipates most awards won’t exceed $250,000.
- Applicants considering requests for equipment exceeding $250,000 should contact their program officer to discuss the request at least 2 weeks prior to submitting the supplement application.
For all equipment requests:
The parent award must be active with a project period end date at least 1 year beyond the supplement application end date (e.g., the grant isn’t currently in a no-cost extension).
There must be a brief statement regarding the current amount of unobligated grant funds and expenditure plans to demonstrate the need for additional funds.
If the applicant is requesting the entire purchase price of the equipment item, they must provide justification that the entire requested cost amount is reasonable, allocable, and necessary to the success of the project. If the applicant is requesting a partial amount of the purchase price, they must explain how the balance of funds will be provided from institutional or other sources and provide a letter of support corroborating the financial commitment.
Inquiries:
Please direct any questions to the NIGMS program officer assigned to the parent grant of the supplement request.