National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation Program
Modular Spectroscopy for
Academic Research
Build a Winning Grant with a Cross-Disciplinary Spectroscopy Platform
High-cost, single-purpose instruments can be limiting, while a modular approach provides unmatched flexibility. A modular platform consisting of spectrometers, light sources and accessories serves as a shared toolkit for an entire department or university. An example of this could be serving physics, engineering and materials science with a single system.
Align Your Research with
Key NSF-Funded Priorities
A successful proposal must clearly demonstrate how the requested instrumentation supports the U.S. NSF’s broader strategic objectives.
An Ocean Optics modular spectrometer can be a direct line to aligning your work with national research priorities. Our platforms are engineered to provide critical data for the very fields the NSF is focused on today, including:
Advanced Manufacturing and Semiconductors
Climate, Energy and Sustainability
Shared Lab Facilities
Advanced Manufacturing and Semiconductors
Ocean Optics modular spectrometer allows researchers to precisely characterize the thickness, uniformity and optical properties of thin-film coatings in real time, helping to develop next-generation semiconductors and advanced materials. For plasma/OES monitoring, the system provides real time insight into plasma chemistry during the etching and deposition process, allowing researchers to monitor and control process parameters with precision.
Climate, Energy and Sustainability
Ocean Optics spectrometers measure the spectral output, power and stability of LEDs, solar simulators and other light sources. This data is fundamental for developing more efficient solar cells, validating the performance of new sustainable lighting technologies and conducting critical research in renewable energy.
Shared Lab Facilities
Our platforms provide a complete modular UV-Vis-NIR system for shared lab facilities, allowing researchers from different departments to run multiple distinct experiments on one centrally managed instrument. This model can lower the cost-per-user and maximize the instrument’s utility in a high-quality investment.
Why Trust Ocean Optics?
Ocean Optics is your partner for grant-friendly instrumentation. You can trust us throughout this process because we are:
Original Innovators
Born from federally funded research with 30+ years of spectroscopy expertise.
Cost-Efficient
Stretch grant dollars further with an affordable modular platform.
Tax-Exempt Purchasing
Qualified institutions can purchase through tax-exempt procurement processes.
Free OceanView Software
Helping maximize the value of your grant investment.
