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About This Grant
Project Summary. We request a BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter to bring advanced image-based and spectral sorting capabilities to UCLA, enabling high-throughput analysis and isolation of cells based on spatial features, intracellular localization, and cell-cell interactions—capabilities not possible with conventional flow cytometers. Housed in the Broad Stem Cell Research Center and supported by the David Geffen School of Medicine, the instrument will serve NIH-funded investigators across fields including immunology, oncology, developmental biology, and biomedical engineering. The S8’s real- time imaging enables sorting of nanovial compartments based on direct tumor–immune cell contact, spatial RNA localization such as XIST nuclear foci, or the presence of phase-separated RNA droplets in live cells. Its spectral flow cytometry allows flexible, high-parameter panels for identifying rare hematopoietic stem cell subsets, profiling nanoparticle uptake, and assessing complex immune activation signatures without extensive compensation. These features directly support cutting-edge projects such as nanovial-enabled T cell functional screening and sorting based on secreted cytokines, growth or reporter activation. Together, these capabilities will allow researchers to interrogate rare and dynamic cell states with unprecedented precision, advancing efforts to understand and treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections, developmental disorders, and enabling next-generation gene and cell therapies.
Grant Summary
BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research is a OD - NIH Office of the Director grant providing up to $703K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-06-14 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $703K
2027-06-14
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research from OD - NIH Office of the Director, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research?
BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research is offered by OD - NIH Office of the Director and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research provide?
BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research provides up to $703K per award from OD - NIH Office of the Director. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research deadline?
Applications for BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research are due 2027-06-14 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, OD - NIH Office of the Director, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research?
To apply for BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter with Image-Based and Spectral Sorting Capabilities for Biomedical Research, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from OD - NIH Office of the Director.