Hamilton Research Support Grant

The Hamilton Research Support Grant is a private funding initiative established by Hamilton Company, a long-standing provider of laboratory automation and scientific instrumentation solutions. With over seventy five years of experience supporting laboratories worldwide, Hamilton has developed this grant program to address a growing challenge within the research community: the loss or reduction of funding that directly impacts the ability of laboratories to maintain essential operations. The program is positioned as both a philanthropic and strategic effort to ensure that scientific progress continues despite financial constraints, particularly in academic and applied research environments. The primary purpose of the Hamilton Research Support Grant is to provide access to advanced laboratory instrumentation for research groups experiencing funding cuts. Rather than distributing direct cash awards, the program offers in-kind support in the form of benchtop and semi automated laboratory equipment. These tools are intended to sustain research productivity, enhance workflow efficiency, and enable laboratories to scale or maintain operations without compromising scientific quality. The program emphasizes continuity of research activities and the adoption of automation technologies that improve reproducibility and throughput. Funding under this program is structured as equipment awards valued at up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars per grant. Recipients may request either a single instrument or a bundled set of eligible devices, including automated liquid handlers, nucleic acid cleanup systems, diluter dispensers, and other laboratory automation tools. While the equipment itself is provided at no cost, recipients may be responsible for associated expenses such as shipping, applicable taxes, and optional installation services. The program also includes technical support and rapid deployment to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing research. Eligibility for the grant is limited to research laboratories located in the United States and Canada that can demonstrate both scientific merit and a clear financial need resulting from recent funding reductions. The program is inclusive of academic, institutional, and potentially other research based organizations, provided they meet the stated criteria. Applicants must articulate how the requested equipment will directly support their research objectives and justify the necessity based on current funding limitations. The application process is designed to be straightforward and accessible, requiring applicants to complete an online submission form through Hamilton’s official website. There are no required preliminary submissions such as letters of intent or concept papers. Applications are evaluated on a bi annual cycle, with deadlines set for December thirty first two thousand twenty six and June thirtieth two thousand twenty seven. Multiple applications are permitted, provided each submission represents a distinct research need or project. Evaluation criteria focus on scientific merit and demonstrated financial hardship. Award recipients are notified within thirty days following the end of each submission cycle, with notification dates scheduled for late January and late July respectively. Upon acceptance of the grant, recipients agree to specific conditions, including participation in at least one co publication with Hamilton within twelve months of the award. This publication is expected to highlight the impact of the granted equipment on the recipient’s research. Additionally, recipients consent to the use of their name and institutional affiliation in Hamilton’s marketing materials. The program operates on a recurring bi annual basis and is currently extended through June thirtieth two thousand twenty seven. This recurring structure allows laboratories multiple opportunities to apply or reapply if not selected in a previous cycle. The timeline, combined with the relatively rapid notification process and equipment deployment, supports the program’s goal of minimizing research disruption and enabling laboratories to quickly recover from funding challenges.

Focus on clearly demonstrating both the scientific value of the research and the specific financial impact of funding cuts, as both are key evaluation criteria.