Genome BC has launched a new competition: Societal, Economic and Regulatory Implications of Pathogen Control. This competition aims to integrate SSH+ research with genomics research projects funded through our Sector Innovation Program – Intake 5 (SIP5) which focuses on pathogen control, in particular, pathogens that can have a significant impact on food safety and human health in British Columbia.
The goal of this competition is to support research on the following:
- – Societal concerns and questions raised by applications of genomics research to control pathogens in the food chain
- – Potential regulatory and economic ramifications created by the application of genomics research to the control pathogens in the food chain
This competition is open to researchers at eligible BC research institutions in SSH+ disciplines (SSH+ refers to “social sciences, humanities and related areas of study”. It encompasses all disciplines that use analytical, critical, speculative or empirical methods to investigate the human condition, human behavior and society).
Parameters:
Project total budgets can range in size from $50,000 to $75,000 and successful projects will be awarded funding for a term of 12 to 18 months.
Process:
The application process involves an intent to apply (deadline February 26, 2019) and an application providing details on the research plan with an accompanying budget (deadline June 13, 2019). Genome BC will coordinate a networking event in early April to allow interested researchers an opportunity to learn about the genomics research projects funded through SIP5.
If you should have any questions about this competition, please feel free to contact Jayce Sudweeks, Genomics and Society Advisor, at jsudweeks@genomebc.ca or Alison Dendoff, Manager – New Programs, at adendoff@genomebc.ca.
