Synthetic Biology
The Life Sciences 2024 Call “Synthetic Biology” opened for submissions on 30th January 2024. This call is open to researchers in Vienna who seek to conduct a cutting-edge research project (2 – 4 years) that draws upon the design and construction approaches of synthetic biology to further understanding of a fundamental question in the life sciences.
A total of € 6.5 million has been dedicated to this call. The funding range per project is € 400,000 – € 900,00. Additional funding opportunities are available for collaborative projects between scientists in Vienna and Lower Austria. Details can be found at Joint Projects - WWTF.
This is a two-stage call:
- Deadline for short proposals: 9th April 2024, 2pm
- Deadline for full proposals (upon invitation): 20th August 2024, 2pm
- Applicant response phase (for full proposal applicants only): 14th – 26th November 2024 (exact dates provided in early November)
- The funding decision is expected in mid-December 2024
To enable networking across research fields, WWTF has launched a matchmaking platform on which researchers can indicate their research skills and interests, as well as search for collaboration partners: https://life-sciences-2024-call-synthetic.b2match.io/. All interested parties are encouraged to register and connect on this networking platform.
An online information session will be held on 13th February 2024, 10am, to guide applicants through the submission process in WWTF’s Funding Portal: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82817334344?pwd=OVIvWnp1REtaek16VDhjaVh3bUhVdz09 (meeting ID: 828 1733 4344; password: 669672). No registration for this event is necessary.
Further information can be found in the “Call Specifications” and “Submission Guideline” document below. Please do not hesitate to contact the call manager Grace Liu for more details.
