Génome Québec is pleased to announce the launch of its opportunity “Genomic Solutions for the Identification, Characterization and Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance and Emerging Pathogens”. This $2 million Funding Opportunity aims to bring researchers and actors from different disciplines and sectors to develop innovative genomic solutions that support:
- Investigation of infections of unknown etiology
- Identification and characterization of emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Investigation of zoonotic diseases, including animal reservoirs
- Surveillance of pathogens (virus, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) and AMR propagation
For more details on the competition requirements, please see the funding opportunity document below.
Funding Overview
Research teams will address specific questions that will deliver innovative genomic solutions that support investigation of infections, characterization and surveillance of emerging pathogens and AMR, as well as investigation of zoonotic diseases.
This program will finance projects with a total budget between $300,000 and $800,000 with the contribution of Génome Québec for each approved project ranging from $150,000 to $400,000. Co-funding of these projects will have to be provided by eligible sources so that co-funding is at least equal to the Genome Québec contribution (1:1).
All applicants must submit their application through Génome Québec. The process will consist of a mandatory registration and a full application (see below for the documents).
The important dates and key steps of the application process for this funding opportunity are as follows:
| February 8, 2023 | Launch of Funding Opportunity |
| March 15, 2023 | Deadline for submission of Registration to Génome Québec by email at ram-amrpath@genomequebec.wp.vortexdev.com |
| March 30, 2023 | Notification on eligibility by Génome Québec |
| Mid-April 2023 | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Workshops |
| May 11, 2023 | Deadline for submission of Full Application to Génome Québec by email at ram-amrpath@genomequebec.wp.vortexdev.com |
| End of June 2023 | Peer Review |
| July 2023 | Funding Decision and Notification |
- Funding Opportunity
- Registration Form
- Génome Québec Financial Guidelines
- Full Application Forms
- Budget Form
Please note that all applications must be submitted to Génome Québec. To obtain more details related to the initiative, please contact Caroline Telekawa, Program Manager, by email at ctelekawa@genomequebec.wp.vortexdev.com.