Wellcome Call for Applications: Genomics in Context Awards-collaborative research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics

Research collaborations could potentially fall across three broad areas:

1. Exploring new or emerging areas in genomics and its contexts or the application of novel technologies 

This might include but is not limited to: 

• responsibly harnessing and developing large datasets and technologies such as AI in genomics
• advancing synthetic genomics through wider disciplinary and stakeholder engagement
• exploring new dimensions of genomics-based precision medicine 

2. Opening up existing areas of genomics and its contexts or taking them in new directions through the integration of novel approaches and perspectives 

This might include but is not limited to: 

• broadening food systems research through wider engagement with genomics research
• expanding pathogen genome surveillance through wider social science engagement
• exploring longitudinal datasets that combine genomic and social data in innovative ways 

3. Exploring how research is done in genomics, which could be applicable across different fields, practices, sectors and geographies 

This might include but is not limited to: 

• Indigenous-led genomics projects that drive and benefit from current knowledge generation in genomics
• community-driven research agendas in genomics more broadly
• new partnerships between bioethicists, genomics researchers and wider stakeholders
• next generation clinicians that integrate perspectives across disciplines and stakeholders

Lead Applicant career stage: Early-career researcher, mid-career researcher, established researcher.

Co-applicants required. 

Funding details:

• duration: 12-24 months
• amount: Up to £500,000 for each award

Co-applicants required. 

Application deadline, 11th of November by 15:00 (GMT/BST).