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SUMMARY:Gates Foundation Grand Challenges | Innovations in Low-Cost and Si
 mplified Pathogen Sequencing Workflows
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260916T013543Z
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CATEGORIES:Call for proposal
DESCRIPTION:Aim: This Grand Challenge seeks transformative innovations tha
 t reduce the cost and complexity of pathogen sequencing for routine public
 -health use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Proposed workflow
 s should use existing sequencing platforms\, provide a credible pathway to
 ward a total sample-to-sequence cost of approximately USD 1-10 per sample\
 , and simplify laboratory procedures while maintaining data quality and pu
 blic-health utility. \n\nFunding & Duration: Tier 1\, up to $300K over 24
  m\; Tier 2\, up to $600K over 24 m\; Tier 3\, up to $800K over 36 m \n 
 \nEligibility: Academic institutions are eligible. LMIC-led projects and c
 onsortia are encouraged. Applicants must comply with Global Access require
 ments and support appropriate sharing and independent evaluation\n \nHow 
 to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the Grand Challenges port
 al and include a proposal of no more than 3 pages\, together with a budget
  table and a 1-page budget narrative. Applicants should request funding co
 mmensurate with the maturity of the proposed approach. Indirect costs of 1
 5% should be included in the budget. Upon registration\, applicants may be
  asked to provide information on the organization's U.S. tax status\; plea
 se contact the Research Office for assistance.\n \nDeadline: 29 September
  2026 (11:30 a.m. pacific time)\n \nFurther information \n\n	More inform
 ation is available here\n	For any other questions\, please contact the Res
 earch Office \n
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