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Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2
Support for imaging scientists in core facilities
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,250,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 4, 2020
- Closing date : July 30, 2020
Location
Canada
Overview
Five-year support for imaging scientists in core facilities. The program funds salary, travel and teaching, and eligible imaging core activities that strengthen imaging expertise and collaboration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 4, 2020
- Closing date : July 30, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for imaging scientists working in imaging core facilities.
- Collaboration with experimental biologists on imaging projects.
- Teaching advanced microscopy methods and analysis.
- Training students and postdocs in imaging technology.
- Participation in CZI imaging scientist workshops and networks.
Documents Needed
- Application Instructions
- Institutional Approval Form
- Imaging Scientist biosketch
- Imaging Scientist personal statement
- Project proposal PDF
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Domestic and foreign non-profit organizations
- Colleges, universities, hospitals, and laboratories
- Public and private institutions
- Units of state and local government
- Eligible federal government agencies
Who is not eligible
- Facebook employees, including employees of subsidiaries
- Individual labs without an imaging core
- New imaging cores being created for this program
Eligible expenses
- Imaging scientist salary and fringe benefits
- Teaching and travel expenses
- Indirect costs up to the allowed rate
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment purchases not tied to teaching purposes
- Salary support for more than one person
- Fees or recharge income used as salary support
Eligible geographic areas
- Non-profit universities and research institutes worldwide
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by independent experts.
- CZI uses the review to select grantee institutions.
- No feedback is provided for unfunded proposals.
- Selected projects receive a funding decision notification and an award arrangement.
- Progress reports and financial statements are required each grant year.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through CZI’s SMApply portal.
- The application requires institutional sign-off.
- Selected projects may be funded by CZIF or recommended through the CZI Donor-Advised Fund.
- Applications selected for funding must comply with open sharing and publication policies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2?
Five-year support for imaging scientists in core facilities. The program funds salary, travel and teaching, and eligible imaging core activities that strengthen imaging expertise and collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2 Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 30, 2020.
Who is eligible for the Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2 program?
To be eligible for the Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2 program, you must:
Existing imaging core facility
Employed imaging scientist
Institutional approval required
What expenses are eligible under Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2?
Support for imaging scientists working in imaging core facilities.
Collaboration with experimental biologists on imaging projects.
Teaching advanced microscopy methods and analysis.
Training students and postdocs in imaging technology.
Participation in CZI imaging scientist workshops and networks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2 available?
The Imaging Scientists Cycles 1-2 program is available across Canada.