BBI Proof of Concept Call- UoB ONLY
Identifying the next wave of engineering-driven synthetic biology innovations with commerical potential.
This scheme is open to all permanent academic staff or independently funded research fellows at the University of Bristol.
Key dates:
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Deadline for submission of applications: |
17:00 Friday 6 March 2020 |
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Panel review of applications: |
Wednesday 25 March 2020 |
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Feedback to applicants (no later than): |
Friday 3 April 2020 |
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Projects completed: |
31 March 2021 |
Applicants MUST:
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Describe synthetic biology or biodesign innovations
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Identify one or more key milestones
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Include an impact plan and route to sustainability
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Include potential users and stakeholders
Eligibility and timelines:
- Research costs to accelerate the transition from fundamental research to translational development projects by supporting preliminary work to establish the viability of a particular translational approach
- Events, meetings and workshops to explore possible applications of research, identify priorities and developing links with potential users, stakeholders and beneficiaries
- Staff (DI) to undertake these activities
- Other costs as justified by the project and in remit with the UoB IAA fund guidelines
- BBI PoC funds will cover 100% of directly incurred costs and DA investigator and technician time where justified
- Awards will normally be between £5,000 - £15,000
- We anticipate funding 4 – 10 projects
Please contact BBI Scientific Manager Kathleen Sedgley at k.sedgley@bristol.ac.uk if you require any further details.
BBI Proof of Concept Application Form:
Proof of Concept Application Form (Office document, 340kB)
BBI Proof of Concept Application Guidance: