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Major Research Instrumentation Program

Major Research Instrumentation Program

Up to $4M, one-time grant

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One-time submission deadline: November 16, 2026

AMOUNT

Up to $4M, one-time grant

AMOUNT

Up to $4M, one-time grant

DEADLINE

One-time submission deadline: November 16, 2026

DEADLINE

One-time submission deadline: November 16, 2026

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This is a federal NSF grant for US-based researchers needing major research instrumentation.

This is a federal NSF grant for US-based researchers needing major research instrumentation.

Open to all stages and industries in the USA. The program is designed to fund acquisition of significant scientific instruments or equipment that support research.

Open to all stages and industries in the USA. The program is designed to fund acquisition of significant scientific instruments or equipment that support research.

YOUR REAL ODDS

NSF MRI is highly competitive — historically, award rates run below 50% and often much lower in oversubscribed cycles.

Grants go up to $4M, so reviewers expect rigorous justification of need, institutional support, and a clear research plan. One-time submission means no second chances in this cycle.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm eligibility and identify the instrument or equipment needed — 1-2 weeks

  2. Develop a full research proposal with justification, broader impacts, and institutional commitment — 4-8 weeks

  3. Submit through grants.gov before the deadline — 1 week

WORTH KNOWING

This is a one-time submission opportunity with a November 2026 deadline — there is no rolling window, so missing it means waiting for the next cycle.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

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