Epigenetics Research Grant

Deepening our understanding of human disease through epigenetics research

Unlock the power of the epigenome with the latest Infinium technology​

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Understanding genetics and the environment

Illumina is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of epigenetics and its role in cellular health, development, regulation, disease, and more. We are proud to be a part of this emerging and exciting field by offering tools to make discoveries that impact health and disease.

2024 Illumina Epigenetics Research Grant Contest

Eligible applicants are invited to submit an abstract (maximum of 400 words) for a new project describing the use of the Infinium™ Methylation Screening Array-48 Kit, an award valued at over $100,000 USD.

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The Award

Applications for the 2024 Illumina Epigenetics Research Grant Contest are being accepted. The deadline for all submissions is 11:59 PM PT on October 20, 2024.

One winner will be selected from all qualified applications by a panel of experts, who will choose the applications based on the following criteria:

  1. Potential impact to human health: How will scientific knowledge, technical capability, and/or clinical practice be improved?
  2. Feasibility: Is the project achievable with 1008 array samples?
  3. Applicant quality: Is there a research track record of the applicant and their supporting institution?
  4. Scientific merit: Is the experimental design and methodology valid?
  5. Novelty: Will the scientific proposal lead to new knowledge?

The winner will receive 1008 samples of the Infinium Methylation Screening Array-48 Kit (Prize).

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Eligibility and requirements

The grant program is open to basic scientists focused on genomics at academic, for profit, or nonprofit institutions.

In 400 words or less, provide an overview, a statement of work, and a description of the impact of your research. You may also include up to three figures, with legends, and a list of citations (200 word count limit).

In these sections, applicants should include:

  • Scientific impact
  • Social impact
  • Collaborators
  • Nations represented
  • Technologies used
  • Other sources of funding

To be considered, all entries must:

  • Be in English
  • Be complete
  • Be an original work

For complete details see the link below:

Complete Eligibility Terms and Conditions

 

 

Judging criteria

A team of Illumina scientists and executives will judge all submissions. Each submission will be judged based on our view of how well the entry reflects scientific merit, innovation, and fit with the values of Illumina.

Additional resources

Understanding epigenetic modifications and their impact on gene regulation

Learn about epigenomics and epigenetics as well as research solutions to understand DNA methylation, DNA-protein interactions, chromatin accessibility, histone modifications, and more.

Role of methylation in gene expression regulation

Learn more about DNA methylation analysis using high-throughput technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS).

Infinium Methylation Screening Array-48 Kit

Affordable, large-scale epigenetic analysis for population health studies.