Annual call for the procurement of common equipment to enhance and maintain the general research capabilities at Campus Solna. Applications for support of up to 1 mkr will be considered. Co-funding strategies are encouraged, and RED grant support can be coupled with other financing to acquire equipment exceeding 1 mkr.

Applications for shared instruments acquired within one year of the last RED Equipment Grant call are also eligible for support, i.e., it is possible to obtain retroactive reimbursement. It is important to note that RED equipment grants are awarded on a competitive basis; applications for retroactive support will be evaluated in the context of all applications and will not receive preferential consideration.

Evaluation: Applications are to be reviewed by the Campus Solna Working Group (SD, InfraDir, CS Dir), and recommendations for funding will be presented to the Campus Solna Committee for decision at the October 2025 meeting.

Criteria for prioritizing support:

• A clear description of the equipment, its purpose, its specific capabilities, and a link to a supplier’s web page should be included if appropriate.
• Value of the equipment/instrument to the research environment at Campus Solna. Anticipated benefits to the capabilities, productivity and competitiveness of research activities at Campus Solna. Use by multiple groups will strengthen the application.
• Does the equipment/instrument represent new technology, or is the procurement intended to replace/upgrade existing equipment?
• Support from multiple group leaders will strengthen the application and be prioritised.
• Description of maintenance, the financing of running costs and how access will be provided.