Our aim is to promote the development of Synthetic Biology as an interdisciplinary field at the University of Cambridge by the application of an engineering approach to the design and redesign of biological systems. We promote exchange between the biological and physical sciences, engineering and humanities, and the development of open technologies and responsible innovation in the context of Synthetic Biology.
The fund has previously supported sequencing and characterisation of reporter genes, useful DNA parts, genetic tools, open source microscopes and other hardware, a community biolab project, open source modelling software and more. We can also support policy papers, educational resources, outreach activities, creative design projects and more - just check our website or contact [email protected] for more details.
The fund is aimed at early career researchers at the University of Cambridge but we encourage diverse teams including members from industry and other institutions.
Those who wish to find out more can join us at a launch event on Monday 19 October, 16:00-17:30 or at our regular monthly events Café Synthetique or Science Makers.
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Applications are now OPEN until midnight on 23 November 2015
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