Major Research Facilities and Instrumentation Acquisition

**Semantic type:** Classification

**Definition:** Establishment of user facilities, acquisition of major instrumentation, and other activities that develop, support, or enhance the Nation's scientific infrastructure for the conduct of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology research and development. This PCA includes ongoing operation of user facilities and networks.

**Synonyms:** - NNI Project Component Area 6 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Project Component Area 6