Oxford Instruments America launches New Investigator Program for early-career researchers

Targeted program offers funding support and expert guidance to principal investigators setting up a laboratory for the first time, and to those relocating

CONCORD, Mass., Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Instruments America today announced the launch of its New Investigator Program for researchers investing in creating new laboratory facilities.

The program facilitates access to Oxford Instruments' leading microscopy, imaging, and analysis solutions for life science and materials science research, along with strategic support from expert advisors, tailored training, service and upgrade packages, and the opportunity to collaborate with a network of peers.

The program has been established to help principal investigators in new settings to maximize their startup funding and establish flexible research environments that grow with their ambitions. Primarily designed to support early-career researchers as they set up laboratories to address their research challenges, the program also includes benefits for experienced investigators relocating their research programs to a new institution.

John Morreale, President, Oxford Instruments America, commented:

"At Oxford Instruments, we have a long track record of building deep and lasting partnerships with our customers which help to accelerate their progress over many years. Every engagement begins with listening, as we seek to understand the research outcomes our customers want to achieve, and then design bespoke and user-friendly solutions to meet their needs.

"We've created the New Investigator Program following many conversations with early-career researchers, which have highlighted just how challenging it can be to establish high-impact research environments.

"Through the program, we can facilitate access to premium research equipment paired with Oxford Instruments' many years of experience in helping customers to push scientific boundaries.

"Our goal is both to support new investigators' immediate requirements and to enable their future research discoveries, providing a flexible, long-term service partnership to support researchers at every stage of their journey. We can also bring the benefits of the program to experienced researchers relocating to new institutions, who face many of the same challenges as those setting up their labs for the first time."

Key benefits of the program include:

• Exclusive discounting programs to help maximize startup funds and provide access to the technology researchers need from day one.
• Customer success health checks that offer proactive guidance, performance reviews, and ongoing support to ensure researchers get the most from their investment.
• Upgrade and trade-in pathways that provide flexible options to expand capabilities and keep pace with evolving research needs.
• Research collaboration opportunities that connect early-career researchers with scientific experts, technology specialists, and peers to advance discovery and innovation.
• Advanced application training delivered by experienced application scientists to help optimize workflows, accelerate adoption, and improve data quality.
• Membership to the OI Investigators Network, giving researchers access to a community of fellow investigators, exclusive resources, educational content, and networking opportunities.

For further information on the New Investigator Program, and to apply, visit: New Investigator Program - Oxford Instruments.

SOURCE Oxford Instuments