Govt initiates grants for genome research
TIMES NEWS NETWORK 18.10.2024
Thiruvananthapuram : The state govt has initiated
grants ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 2 crore for genomic sequencing and data generation projects for the Kerala Genome Data Centre (KGDC). The projects can be in the fields of plant genomics, animal genomics, microbial genomics, marine genomics, sickle cell anaemia, dengue, and deadly diseases that cause severe health conditions and mortality. KGDC has invited applications from scientists and researchers who are eligible for funding. The focus should be on research in these areas as part of the efforts to leverage genomic data and the state’s rich biodiversity. The scientific advisory board will approve the projects based on applications from the researchers, said a statement.
“Interested researchers or institutions can submit project proposals online via the KGDC website. Projects eligible for funding will be evaluated ba sed on scientific significance, project potential, benefits to Kerala, commercialisation possibilities, innovation, and alignment with KGDC's goals. The institutions or researchers must be based in Kerala. If an institution from outside Kerala applies, they must have a partnership or MoU with a life sciences institution based in Kerala. Researchers from private institutions with DSIR-certified laboratories are also eligible to apply," the statement said. The move is part of transforming the state into a knowledge economy.
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