GENEWIZ University Grants

Supplement your learning with grants totaling $46,000! This semester, we’re recognizing genomics breakthroughs with 15 grants across a range of GENEWIZ services. Whether your path requires sequencing or synthesis, or you're venturing into uncharted territories, we’re here to be your guiding compass as you embark on your scientific expedition.

To participate, submit your abstract by March 31, 2026. Only one entry may be submitted per person. The winners will be selected by our panel of judges and announced in April.

Only US applicants are eligible to participate.

Gene Synthesis Grant: Optimize gene construction​

The Gene Synthesis Grant enables you to leverage gene synthesis in your research to help you efficiently characterize the effects of genomic changes on the mechanisms of cellular functions. Applications include gene synthesis, plasmid synthesis, DNA/RNA oligo synthesis, plasmid prep, and our Gene-to-Discovery AAV, Lentivirus and Antibody solutions.

1x $5,000 grant, 1x $3,000 grant, and 1x $2,000 grant

NGS Grant: Choose your sequencing path

Unlock your research potential with a wide variety of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions. With the NGS Grant, you can choose your preferred sequencing path to expand your genomic snapshot and gain in-depth insights with our comprehensive sequencing solutions.

1x $5,000 grant, 1x $3,000 grant, and 1x $2,000 grant

PacBio Kinnex SMRT Grant: Advance your long-read sequencing

Advance your long-read sequencing with the PacBio Kinnex SMRT grant. Valid for PacBio Kinnex mRNA sequencing. Tell us how you would use PacBio’s long-read technology to advance your research.

1x $10,000 grant, 1x $3,000 grant, and 1x $2,000 grant

Sanger Sequencing Grant: Screen and confirm your results

Harness the rapid power of overnight Sanger sequencing to take your research to the next step. Ideal for both screening and confirmation, our award-winning Sanger sequencing provides high-quality results with industry-leading customer service.

1x $500 grant, 1x $300 grant, and 1x $200 grant

New Wizard Grant: For new to GENEWIZ applicants

If you're new to GENEWIZ, this grant is for you! Open exclusively to anyone looking to partner with us for the first time, the New Wizard Grant can be used toward any GENEWIZ service, including all gene synthesis and sequencing solutions. To apply for this grant, tell us how you will utilize our solutions to advance your research.

1x $5,000 grant, 1x $3,000 grant, and 1x $2,000 grant

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