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
Cryo-EM grant proposal and funding resource center

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

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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.


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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Talos L120C TEM
Talos F200C TEM
Tundra Cryo-TEM
Glacios 2 Cryo-TEM
Krios G4 Cryo-TEM
Ideal Use or Applications
  • Sample prep
  • Vitrification
  • Room temperature EM
  • Pathology
  • Cell biology
  • Negative staining
  • Limited Cryo-EM screening
  • Room temperature EM
  • Pathology
  • Cell biology
  • Negative staining
  • Limited cryo-EM screening
  • Limited tomography
  • Sample optimization
  • Biochemistry optimization
  • Structure determination
  • 100 kV single particle analysis (SPA)
  • Structure determination
  • 200 kV SPA
  • Cryo-tomography
  • MicroED
  • Energy filter compatible
  • Structure determination 
  • 300KV SPA
  • Cryo-tomography
  • MicroED
  • Energy filter compatible
  • Highest resolution 
Key Benefits

Sample vitrification for optimal cryo-EM analysis

Ease-of-use, with multi-functional flexible applications

Ease-of-use, with multi-functional flexible applications

Cryo-EM within your reach: ease of use, with AI-guided automation

Routine, high- resolution SPA, with high throughput and productivity

Highest resolution SPA and tomography, with highest throughput and productivity

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Product DatasheetsVitrobotTalos L120CTalos F200CTundra Cryo-TEMGlacios 2 Cryo-TEMKrios G4 Cryo-TEM

 

 

Potential funding opportunities for high-end instrumentation

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/RegionAgencyGrant nameFunding amountTiming
EuropeEuropean Research Council (ERC)ERC Starting grant€ 1.5 million + € 1 million (capital equipment)July thru October
EuropeEuropean Research Council (ERC)ERC Consolidator grant€ 2 millionSeptember thru December
EuropeEuropean Regional Development FundMultiple available grantsVariedThroughout the year
DenmarkNovo Nordisk FoundationMultiple available grantsVariedThroughout the year
DenmarkLundbeck FoundationMultiple available grantsVariedThroughout the year
FranceEuropean CommissionScience and Technology Equipment and Platforms Grants (SESAME)€ 0.2-5 million 
GermanyDeutsche Forschungs Gesellschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation)Grossgeräteantrag€ 5 -7.5 millionThroughout the year
NetherlandsThe Dutch Research Council (NWO)Research Infrastructure (RI): national consortia€ 20 million April
NorwayThe Research Council of NorwayMultiple available grantsVariedThroughout the year
SwedenKnut and Alice Wallenberg FoundationResearch projects with high scientific potential15- 40 million SEKJanuary
SwedenVinnovaMultiple available grantsVariedThroughout the year
SwitzerlandSwiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)Sinergia (interdisciplinary, collaborative and breakthrough)CHF 50K- 3.2 millionMarch thru June
United KingdomUK Research and Innovation (UKRI)BBSRC ALERT£1.5 millionOctober
United KingdomUK Research and Innovation (UKRI)MRC mid-range equipment£800kOctober- 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.

 

Cryo-EM grant supporting documentation

Product datasheets

Laboratory planning

Financing a cryo-EM laboratory
Guidance for planning a cryo-EM laboratory
Service and Support Programs
Requirements for preparation of cryo-EM samples

Selected reference guides

Single Particle Analysis
Cryo-Electron Tomography
Virology
Cancer
Neuroscience

 

Available courses and additional resources

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Learn tips and tricks and hear practical advice to getting started in single particle cryo-EM—from sample preparation to data collection.

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These interactive Q&A sessions offer you the chance to stay connected to the latest science through conversations on unique topics.

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