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Hamilton Research Support Grant

Hamilton Research Grant to Support Scientific Research

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What is the Hamilton Research Support Grant?

The Hamilton Research Support Grant is designed to help labs like yours continue essential research—without compromising on the tools you need due to a lack of funding.

Including a wide range of automated and benchtop instruments, the program will award up to two grants bi-annually, each valued at up to $150,000, to qualifying research labs impacted by recent funding cuts. Grants are awarded based on scientific merit and demonstrated financial need due to funding loss. Selected labs will receive the awarded benchtop instruments at no cost.*

Program Benefits: 

The recipients of the grant funding will benefit from the following support:

  • Rapid equipment deployment to maintain research momentum
  • Technical support to maximize the value of granted equipment
  • Streamlined application process designed to minimize administrative burden

The expanded Hamilton Research Support Grant program has been extended to run through June 30, 2027.

Grantees may apply for a single instrument or a bundle of benchtop semi-automated or automated instruments. Eligible Hamilton solutions includes: 

  • Microlab NIMBUS, Automated liquid handler
  • Microlab Prep, Automated benchtop liquid handler
  • Microlab PuriFY, Benchtop automated nucleic acid clean-up instrument
  • Microlab 600, Diluter dispenser
  • MagHeat, Magnetic heater stirrer
  • LabElite, Automated tube capper and decapper
  • LabElite Handheld DeCapper

Whether you’re prepping samples manually or scaling up an existing workflow, these instruments are designed to help you save time, boost productivity, and do more with less.

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  • Hamilton’s generous support through the Research Support Grant Program allows us to bring automated liquid handling directly into our teaching labs.

    Unboxing the Prep and running the first calibrations was an exciting moment for all the faculty and staff at the Shoreline Community College Biotechnology department – and our students will be able to join in that excitement very soon. Hamilton’s generous support through the Research Support Grant Program allows us to bring automated liquid handling directly into our teaching labs. We train students for biotechnology technician positions, where these days automation is an essential part of daily workflows, and we need to ensure our students are prepared for that reality and understand how to make the most of the benefits of automation. We are really thankful for Hamilton’s investment in our program, and we look forward to developing new training opportunities and integrating the system into our core biotechnology courses beginning in Fall 2026.

    Dr. Orlando de Lange
    Professor of Biotechnology, Biology and Biomanufacturing, Shoreline Community College

  • I believe the grant support will have a direct impact on our research productivity, educational mission, and ability to build a more efficient, reproducible, and future-facing polymer synthesis program.

    The Hamilton Microlab Prep will be a transformative tool for our laboratory’s efforts to make automated, high-throughput experimentation more accessible to academic polymer chemistry research. With support from the grant program, we will be able to integrate the Microlab Prep into our workflow for reproducible liquid handling, rapid formulation, and small-scale reaction preparation. This will allow students to move beyond traditional one-reaction-at-a-time experimentation and begin thinking about chemistry through the lens of automation, data quality, and scalable experimental design. Importantly, the instrument will also serve as a hands-on training platform for graduate and undergraduate researchers, giving them practical experience with modern laboratory automation that is increasingly important across academia and industry. I believe the grant support will have a direct impact on our research productivity, educational mission, and ability to build a more efficient, reproducible, and future-facing polymer synthesis program. We are grateful for this support, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for automated experimentation in our lab.

    Dr. Metin Karayilan
    Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University
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How We Evaluate Applications

  • Eligible applications will be evaluated based on scientific merit and demonstrated financial need. Eligible applicants include researchers and laboratories impacted by recent funding cuts.
  • By accepting the grant, grantees consent to the use of their name and affiliated institution by Hamilton in marketing activities. Grantees also agree to collaborate on at least one co-publication with Hamilton within twelve months of the award, highlighting the granted systems and their impact on the recipient's research project(s).

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Quarterly Submission Deadline & Notifications

  • To apply, simply complete the online application at: https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/application-hamilton-research-support-grant.
  • Submissions will be accepted and evaluated bi-annually. Applications must be completed and submitted by the final day of the cycle period - December 31, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
  • Hamilton will notify award winners per quarter within 30 days post-deadline of each period. Notifications will be sent out by January 31, 2027 and July 30, 2027 respectively.
  • Multiple applications may be submitted, provided that each demonstrates a distinct need or describes a different scientific application. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What equipment is eligible? Hamilton Lab Solutions semi-automated and automated benchtop lab equipment including: the Microlab NIMBUS, Microlab Prep, Microlab PuriFY, Microlab 600, MagHeat, LabElite and the LabElite Handheld Decapper.
  • What countries are eligible? The Hamilton Research Support Grant is available for the United States and Canada only.
  • Is there a limit on the number of instruments awarded in each grant? Each grant award may include one or more instruments, with a total combined value of up to $150,000, as determined by the Hamilton review board based on the application.
  • Is there any cost associated with winning the grant? The grantee will be awarded the instrument(s) at no cost*, including the first year warranty. The grantee will be responsible for shipping costs, any applicable taxes, and installation cost if they elect to have a Hamilton field service engineer provide setup services.  *Review the terms and conditions here.
  • Can multiple applications be submitted? Yes, multiple applications may be submitted as long as the need demonstrated or scientific application described is different within each application.
  • What is the application process and timeline? Simply complete the online application at https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/application-hamilton-research-support-grant
    • Submissions will be accepted and evaluated bi-annually. Applications must be completed and submitted by the final day of the cycle period - December 31, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
    • Hamilton will notify award winners per quarter within 30 days post-deadline of each period. Notifications will be sent out by January 31, 2027 and July 30, 2027 respectively.
  • Are there any requirements after receiving the granted lab equipment? Yes, upon acceptance of grant, the awardee agrees to collaborate on at least one co-publication with Hamilton within twelve months of the award, highlighting the granted systems and their impact on the recipient's research project(s).
  • Can I apply again the next quarter if I wasn’t awarded my requested instruments? Yes, you can re-apply for the next cycle period.

Explore Our Benchtop Laboratory Solutions

Hamilton is an industry leader in laboratory solutions. Our automated and benchtop solutions help increase your efficiency, improve ergonomics, and deliver unparalleled confidence in your results. From complex to simple, we have the solutions for you. Explore our automated, semi-automated, and manual laboratory solutions products further:

Microlab NIMBUS

Hamilton’s Microlab NIMBUS is a compact, multi-channel automated liquid handler. Increased speed, flexibility, ease of use, and superior pipetting performance — at a surprisingly affordable price.
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Microlab Prep

Replace manual pipetting with the efficiency and accuracy of our smallest benchtop liquid handler for all of your applications, including PCR, serial dilutions, and more.
Microlab PREP automated liquid handler with touchscreen display, pipette tips, microplates, and tube rack accessories

Microlab PuriFY

Automate DNA and RNA clean-up with magnetic beads streamlining your automatic nucleic acid purification workflow so that you can concentrate on your vital research.

Microlab 600 Diluter Dispenser

Discover unmatched versatility with increased throughput and repeatability of routine pipetting tasks such as dispensing and diluting.
Microlab 625 Advanced Dual Syringe Diluter

MagHeat

The Hamilton MagHeat is the next-generation magnetic stirrer hotplate, engineered for precision, efficiency, and safety.
MagHeat

LabElite I.D. Capper

LabElite I.D. Capper offers versatile functionality and broad compatibility, ensuring seamless and flexible sample workflows.
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