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Research Equipment Grants - Office of Research Research Equipment Grants THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Request for Proposals (RFP) – FY27 Issued by: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, The Texas A&M University System (A&M System) Total Program Funding: $1,000,000 Individual Awards: Up to $100,000 (but no less than $25,000) Anticipated Minimum Number of Awards: 10 RFP Issue Date: October 1, 2026 Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2027 Anticipated Project Start Date: June 1, 2027 Limited Submission: Submissions limited to three lead proposals per A&M System member university as approved by designated university Chief Research Officer (CRO) (i.e., Vice President of Research).
Note: A&M System member agencies are included under Texas A&M University (TAMU) led submissions. Award Info & Allowable Costs The A&M System announces the year 2 call for proposals under the Research Excellence Fund (REF) , a bold initiative to elevate the research enterprise across all A&M System member institutions.
The REF provides competitive funding to accelerate discovery, strengthen collaboration, and enhance national competitiveness. Research Equipment Grants under the REF provides a competitive funding mechanism to acquire cutting-edge research instrumentation and technology that will be shared across multiple A&M System institutions.
These awards are intended to strengthen infrastructure supporting high-impact, collaborative, and externally funded research programs. This initiative recognizes that access to advanced equipment is essential to attract top researchers, support world-class scholarship, and increase the A&M System’s competitiveness for major federal, state, and private grants.
Research Equipment Grants are designed to: Enhance Research Infrastructure: Support acquisition or upgrade of major research instruments and shared-use facilities that expand research capacity and capability. Foster Collaboration Across the A&M System: Encourage multi-institutional projects and shared equipment resources that serve multiple System members.
Increase Competitiveness for Major Awards: Strengthen proposals to major federal, state, and private sponsors by ensuring access to modern instrumentation. Promote Efficient Use of Resources: Encourage shared investments, reduce redundancy, and maximize the return on equipment investment through coordinated management.
Support Student Training and Workforce Development: Provide advanced training opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff. Eligible Institution: Any A&M System member universit y. Eligible Applicants: The lead principal investigator (PI) and other PI and co-PIs must be PI-eligible and hold a full-time faculty or research staff appointment at an A&M System member university or agency.
Collaborating Members: Proposals must include at least two A&M System member institutions as substantive partners to the lead institution committed to shared use of the equipment. Three total A&M System member institutions required. System members are defined by System Policy 02.
04 and include 12 universities, 8 state agencies, and the System Offices . Colleges, departments, centers, and branch campuses are not separate System members. IV.
Award Informati o n and Allowable Costs Total Funding Available: $1,000,000 Maximum Individual Award: Up to $100,000 (but no less than $25,000) Project Period: 12 months Anticipated Minimum Number of Awards: 10 Limited Submission: Submissions limited to three lead proposals per A&M System university as approved by designated university Chief Research Officer (CRO) (i.e., Vice President of Research).
Note: A&M System agencies are included under Texas A&M University (TAMU) led submissions. Cost Share: Not required but encouraged to leverage the REF investment and demonstrate institutional commitment.
Purchase, fabrication, or installation of research instruments or equipment Associated software and technical components Upgrades to existing shared-use facilities Limited costs for setup, calibration, or technician training Routine laboratory supplies Salaries for faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral staff, or administrative staff All funds must be expended within 12 months of award unless an extension is approved.
Proposals must include the following sections, combined into a single PDF document : Title of equipment proposal Lead and partner institutions Lead PI name, affiliation, and contact information Other PIs and Co-PIs names, affiliations, and contact information Brief abstract (250 words) Project Description (up to 3 pages) Description of the equipment and its capabilities.
Justification of need and relevance to current and future research. Description of research projects and programs to be supported. Multi-institutional collaboration and shared-use plan.
Broader impacts on competitiveness, student training, and innovation. Plans for sustainability, management, and maintenance. References (up to 2 pages) Budget and Cost-Share Details (1 page) Itemized cost estimates (including quotes; quotes may be included in appendices).
Description of institutional or partner contributions. Documentation of space availability and readiness. Institutional cost share commitment to leverage the REF investment (if applicable).
Biographical Sketches (Key investigators – PIs and co-PIs; up to 2 pages per PI) Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) format. Letters of Collaboration and/or Commitment (up to 5 letters; 1 page per letter) from research collaborators or administrators from collaborating A&M System member institutions. Memo of Support (1 page) from CRO endorsing this proposal for submission.
Quote(s) itemizing cost of equipment proposed.
Proposals will be evaluated by an independent peer-review panel composed of internal and external experts using the following weighted criteria: Scientific and technical merit of the proposed equipment and its intended use Strength and significance of the research enabled by the equipment Degree of multi-institutional participation and benefit Cost-effectiveness and evidence of institutional commitment Plan for equipment management, maintenance, and access Broader impacts on student research training and workforce development VII.
Reporting and Expectations Awardees will be required to: Establish a shared-use management plan to ensure equitable access across collaborating A&M System institutions. Submit a mid-year and final report summarizing usage, outcomes, publications, and funding proposals supported by equipment, and the equipment’s research and educational impacts.
List equipment in a System-wide Research Equipment Directory to promote visibility and collaboration. Participate in the annual A&M System Research Excellence Meeting and present key findings and collaboration impacts. VIII.
Submission Instructions Submission Portal: Submit single PDF document to tamus. infoready4. com File Format: Single PDF document, 12-point font, 1-inch margins.
Deadline: February 1, 2027, 11:59 PM CST Questions: Contact E-mail: ref@tamus. edu The Research Equipment Grants program will be administered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research under guidance from the REF Advisory Committee , composed of representatives from A&M System member institutions. Proposals will be reviewed through a competitive independent peer-reviewed process.
Decisions on funding will be approved by the Vice Chancellor for Research and endorsed by the Chancellor of the A&M System. Proposal Submission Deadline The Research Equipment Grants initiative of the Research Excellence Fund represents a strategic investment in the shared infrastructure that powers discovery and innovation.
By supporting the acquisition of advanced instrumentation across multiple A&M System institutions, this program ensures that faculty, students, and partners have access to the world-class tools needed to solve the grand challenges of Texas, the nation, and the world.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Texas A&M University System member universities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Research Equipment Grants are due February 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Research Equipment Grants is funded by Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, The Texas A&M University System. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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