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Research equipment grant writing and technical resources
Whether you are new to cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) or have years of experience with this technology, securing funding can be demanding, time-consuming, and stressful. Our team is here to help!
This funding support center contains several resources, including:
- Proposal writing tools
- Potential funding opportunities
- Available financial services
- Technical content, data sheets, and guides
Some common funding challenges include:
- Identifying the right grant and determining eligibility
- Finding the right collaborators
- Getting preliminary data in time for submission; setting up demos with vendors
- Writing and story telling
- Obtaining short and long-term institutional support
- Acquiring a copy of a similar, successful proposal
Our technical experts can support you every step of the way:
- Helping you gather the right information to submit a well-supported and accurate application
- Getting the preliminary data and rationale for your proposal
- Providing information about financing and leasing solutions
- Discussing ideal workflow solutions for your analytical needs
- And much more
European Research Council (ERC) Funding
The ERC was established to support groundbreaking research across all scientific disciplines. It offers a variety of grants including Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants, Advanced Grants, Proof of Concept Grants, and Synergy Grants, aimed at researchers at different stages of their careers. These grants provide substantial funding to enable researchers to pursue innovative projects. Watch our on-demand webinar or download the whitepaper for more information.
Achieving Research Excellence: Navigating the ERC Grant Landscape
Learn more about eligibility requirements, critical application elements, and success stories from ERC grantees.
Cryo-electron microscopes
Find the right Thermo Scientific electron microscope for your research
Our dedicated customer success managers are your scientific partners. They can provide recommendations on the best instrumentation for your research as well as laboratory organization support, from sample preparation to electron microscopy and IT infrastructure. Explore our guidance for planning a cryo-EM laboratory for more information.
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| Product Datasheets | Vitrobot | Talos L120C | Talos F200C | Tundra Cryo-TEM | Glacios 2 Cryo-TEM | Krios G4 Cryo-TEM |
Public and private grants are an ideal way to seek funding for the latest cryo-EM technology. This table represents some of the typical sources of funding available in Europe.
| Country/Region | Agency | Grant name | Funding amount | Timing |
| Europe | European Research Council (ERC) | ERC Starting grant | € 1.5 million + € 1 million (capital equipment) | July thru October |
| Europe | European Research Council (ERC) | ERC Consolidator grant | € 2 million | September thru December |
| Europe | European Regional Development Fund | Multiple available grants | Varied | Throughout the year |
| Denmark | Novo Nordisk Foundation | Multiple available grants | Varied | Throughout the year |
| Denmark | Lundbeck Foundation | Multiple available grants | Varied | Throughout the year |
| France | European Commission | Science and Technology Equipment and Platforms Grants (SESAME) | € 0.2-5 million | |
| Germany | Deutsche Forschungs Gesellschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) | Grossgeräteantrag | € 5 -7.5 million | Throughout the year |
| Netherlands | The Dutch Research Council (NWO) | Research Infrastructure (RI): national consortia | € 20 million | April |
| Norway | The Research Council of Norway | Multiple available grants | Varied | Throughout the year |
| Sweden | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation | Research projects with high scientific potential | 15- 40 million SEK | January |
| Sweden | Vinnova | Multiple available grants | Varied | Throughout the year |
| Switzerland | Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) | Sinergia (interdisciplinary, collaborative and breakthrough) | CHF 50K- 3.2 million | March thru June |
| United Kingdom | UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) | BBSRC ALERT | £1.5 million | October |
| United Kingdom | UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) | MRC mid-range equipment | £800k | October- January |
*The list of funding opportunities provided on this website is for informational purposes only. While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or that it will remain accurate in the future due to changing conditions, rules, or regulations. Users are advised to verify the details of any funding opportunity directly from the official source or the organization providing the funding before making decisions or taking any actions based on this information.
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