Genome Canada, together with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), is seeking proposals for large-scale applied research projects which focus on the application of genomic approaches to address challenges and opportunities in Canada’s natural resources and environment sectors, including interactions between natural resources and the environment, thereby contributing to the Canadian bioeconomy, a healthy environment and the well-being of Canadians.
To help promote the use of genomic-based research and innovation, all projects must include research into the implications of genomics in society, historically referred to as research into GE3LS (genomics and its ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social aspects), either as the major focus of the project or as an integrated component that is shaped by, and helps shape, the overall project.
There is approximately $25 million available for this competition from Genome Canada. Genome Canada’s investment will range from $1 million to $3 million per project over a term of up to four years. A project’s eligible costs must be co-funded from eligible sources such that the co-funding is at least equal to the Genome Canada contribution.
Genome BC will support projects led by BC researchers throughout the application process. For more information about this competition and Genome BC’s process, contact Alison Dendoff, New Programs Manager (adendoff@genomebc.ca) or Lisey Mascarenhas, Sector Director, Agrifood and Natural Resources (lmascarenhas@genomebc.ca).
Detailed guidelines and application forms are available: https://www.genomebc.ca/funding-opportunity/2020-large-scale-applied-research-project-competition-genomic-solutions-for-natural-resources-and-the-environment