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Grand Challenges: Innovations in Low-Cost and Simplified Pathogen Sequencing Workflows

Research Admin Offices:

  • HRS

Funding Type:

Grant

Opportunity Type:

  • Grant

Value:

Up to US$800,000 over three years.

Disciplines:

  • Health Sciences

Sponsors:

  • Grand Challenges

Deadlines:

Internal Deadline:

September 15, 2026

Sponsor Deadline:

September 29, 2026

Description:

This program seeks innovative, affordable, and simplified pathogen sequencing workflows designed for routine public health use in low- and middle-income countries. Proposed solutions should substantially reduce sequencing costs while maintaining accuracy, reliability, and public health utility.

Resources:

Additional Details.

Contact:

If applying from the Faculty of Health Sciences, unless otherwise indicated, you no longer need to send documents to HRS Intake. Your first point of contact is your assigned Senior Grants Advisor.