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Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas
Computational tools for Human Cell Atlas research
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Funding available
Up to 15% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Scientists, researchers, staff scientists, or software engineers in independent investigator positions with principal investigator status at qualified sponsoring institutions
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Overview
This program supports one-year projects developing computational tools for the Human Cell Atlas. It funds collaborative work on algorithms, visualizations, benchmark datasets, and data integration methods.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of computational tools and algorithms
- Creation of visualizations for Human Cell Atlas data
- Generation of benchmark datasets
- Methods for data integration, analysis, and exploration
- Software packaging and dissemination for wider use
Documents Needed
- Proposal PDF
- References cited PDF
- Biosketch or CV PDF
- Brief preliminary budget PDF
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Scientists, researchers, staff scientists, or software engineers in independent investigator positions with principal investigator status at qualified sponsoring institutions
Who is not eligible
- Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
- Projects including any activities in Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctioned countries
- Facebook employees, including employees of any subsidiary Facebook entities
Eligible expenses
- Travel to the two one-day in-person convenings in the Bay Area
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs on capital equipment or subcontracts
Selection criteria
- Computational novelty and viability of the method
- Commitment to collaboration
- Ability to interoperate with the Human Cell Atlas Data Coordination Platform
- Plan to make software sharable, portable, and reproducible
Processing and Agreement
- Applications will be kept confidential to the greatest extent possible, except as necessary for processing and evaluation.
- After the grant award, funded proposals will be shared among the collaborating groups, while unfunded proposals will remain confidential.
- Application materials will not be returned to applicants.
- For awarded projects, financial statements and progress reports will be due at the conclusion of the grant year.
- Investigators of funded projects will be required to attend two one-day in-person convenings in the Bay Area during the one-year period of the grant.
Additional information
- Applications are considered pre-proposals.
- Selected proposals may be shared among grantees and publicly.
- Two in-person convenings in the Bay Area are required for funded projects.
- No institutional sign-off is required at the initial application stage.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas Program
What is the Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas?
This program supports one-year projects developing computational tools for the Human Cell Atlas. It funds collaborative work on algorithms, visualizations, benchmark datasets, and data integration methods.
How much funding can be received?
Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas program?
To be eligible for the Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas program, you must:
PI status at a qualified institution
Project supports Human Cell Atlas
One-year project only
What expenses are eligible under Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas?
Development of computational tools and algorithms
Creation of visualizations for Human Cell Atlas data
Generation of benchmark datasets
Methods for data integration, analysis, and exploration
Software packaging and dissemination for wider use
Who can I contact for more information about the Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com.
Where is the Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas available?
The Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas program is available across Canada.
Is the Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Collaborative Computational Tools for the Human Cell Atlas is a Grant and Funding