Indiana State University has received a $247,801 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to upgrade a key piece of scientific instrumentation supporting undergraduate research and education.
The award, provided through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), will support the project, “Upgrade of a 400 MHz NMR Supporting Undergraduate Research and Education.” Dr. Ryan Van Hoveln serves as principal investigator for the project.
The federal award provides $247,801 specifically for equipment, with the project period running from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The federal award will fund 100 percent of the total project costs.
The investment will enhance Indiana State’s scientific research and educational capabilities through the upgrade of its 400 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) instrumentation. NMR technology is an important analytical tool used in chemistry and related scientific disciplines, giving researchers the ability to study the molecular structure and properties of materials.
The award will support Indiana State’s ability to integrate advanced instrumentation into undergraduate research and education, providing students with experience using technology relevant to contemporary scientific research. The grant is part of the NIH Biomedical Research and Research Training program and is classified as a research and development award.
As part of the award, Indiana State will track the instrument’s use and report on the research and educational activities it supports. NIH reporting requirements specifically include documenting research and educational outcomes, publications and benefits to student learning and instruction.
The grant represents another investment in Indiana State’s commitment to providing students with hands-on research opportunities and access to the tools and technologies they will encounter in graduate education, research laboratories and science-related careers.