You Bring Sequencing to Life
Our SMRT Grant Programs support outstanding research projects that advance scientific discovery with highly accurate long-read sequencing.
Calling All Scientists
Have an interesting research project that could benefit from Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT) Sequencing? Apply for an upcoming SMRT Grant Program to win sequencing from one of our Certified Service Providers.
2020 HiFi for All – Collaborations SMRT Grant – Now Open
Sequence All Life with Confidence
Apply by January 22, 2021 for your chance to win free HiFi sequencing for collaborative teams of up to 10 scientists.
Grants are Offered Each Year Across the Full Range of SMRT Sequencing Applications
Whole Genome Sequencing
For humans, plants, animals and microbes including de novo assembly and variant detection |
Complex Populations
Understand variants among bacterial, viral and cancer cell populations
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RNA Sequencing
In-depth analysis of cDNA sequences across the entire transcriptome or targeted genes |
Epigenetics
Detect DNA modifications in your samples while you sequence on the PacBio platform |
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Targeted Sequencing
Study relevant genome targets across any regions of interest |
Don’t want to wait to win a SMRT Grant to get started with highly accurate long-read sequencing? Connect with a PacBio scientist for a free project consultation.
2020 SMRT Grant Program Winners
2020 Microbial Genomics SMRT Grant Program – co-sponsored by Maryland Genomics
We have received many excellent submissions, check back as the winner will be announced on our blog. |
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2020 Plant and Animal Sciences SMRT Grant Program – co-sponsored by DNA Sequencing Center at Brigham Young University
Awarded to Carlos Guarnizo of Universidad de los Andes for his project to help bring harlequin toads back from the brink of extinction. Read blog post. |