Oxford Instruments launches support program for new investigators
Oxford Instruments America has launched a New Investigator Program to help principal investigators establish laboratories, particularly early-career researchers and experienced investigators moving to a new institution. The program combines access to microscopy, imaging and analysis solutions with funding support, training and ongoing guidance.
- Oxford Instruments America launched its New Investigator Program on Nov. 4, 2026.
- The program supports early-career researchers establishing laboratories and experienced investigators relocating.
- Benefits include equipment access, discounting, training, health checks and upgrade pathways.
- Participants can join the OI Investigators Network and pursue research collaborations.
Support for setting up research laboratories
The program is aimed primarily at researchers creating new laboratory facilities for life science and materials science research. It is designed to help principal investigators maximize startup funding while building flexible research environments that can develop alongside their research ambitions.
Oxford Instruments America said the offering also supports experienced investigators relocating their research programs. These researchers can face many of the same practical challenges as those establishing a laboratory for the first time, according to the company.
Participants can access Oxford Instruments' microscopy, imaging and analysis solutions, as well as strategic support from expert advisors. The program also includes tailored training, service and upgrade packages, and opportunities to collaborate with a network of peers.
Equipment, training and ongoing guidance
Key benefits include exclusive discounting programs intended to help researchers use their startup funds and obtain the technology they need from day one. Customer success health checks will provide proactive guidance, performance reviews and ongoing support, helping researchers get more from their investment.
The program also offers upgrade and trade-in pathways. These are intended to give researchers flexible options for expanding capabilities as their research needs evolve.
Advanced application training will be delivered by experienced application scientists. Oxford Instruments says the training is intended to help researchers optimize workflows, accelerate adoption and improve data quality.
A network for early-career researchers
Participants will be able to join the OI Investigators Network. Membership provides access to a community of fellow investigators, exclusive resources, educational content and networking opportunities.
The program also creates research collaboration opportunities involving scientific experts, technology specialists and peers. Oxford Instruments says these connections are intended to help advance discovery and innovation.
John Morreale, President of Oxford Instruments America, said the company created the program after conversations with early-career researchers highlighted the challenges of establishing high-impact research environments. “Our goal is both to support new investigators' immediate requirements and to enable their future research discoveries,” Morreale said.
What the program means for researchers
The launch gives researchers establishing or relocating laboratories a structured package covering equipment access, technical training, service, upgrades and professional connections. Rather than focusing only on the initial purchase of research technology, the program is intended to support laboratories through changing requirements.
Oxford Instruments says the program will provide a flexible, long-term service partnership for researchers at different stages of their work. Further information and applications are available through the New Investigator Program page on the Oxford Instruments website.
