IDRC-funded small projects:
Applications of DNA Barcoding
As part of a 2010 grant from the International Development Research Centre of Canada, the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario has CAD$150,000 to fund small projects that use DNA barcoding for socioeconomic benefit in a developing nation. These projects can be up to one year in length and can request up to $30,000 each.
Program description
Most DNA barcoding research has focused on building the reference library of DNA barcodes. As a consequence, Barcode of Life Data Systems now has barcodes for more than 100,000 species. We would like to see if this large library can be used for socioeconomic benefit: from enhancing the pace and accuracy of biomonitoring to tracking the illegal trade of endangered species. The Canadian Centre for DNA Barcoding, housed within the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, is pleased to offer fully-subsidized DNA barcoding services for samples related to these projects.
Proposal evaluation
Send all applications to gsinger@uoguelph.ca by February 3, 2012. Weight will be given to proposals taking place within Canada's Countries of Focus list. In addition, the involvement of research partners such as public and private sector agencies will be received favourably—especially if the partner is contributing cash or in-kind support to the project.
Important Dates
- Program anouncement: at the Fourth International Barcode of Life Conference in Adelaide, Australia
- Application due date: February 3, 2012
- Funding decisions: April 2, 2012
- Transfer of funds: May 1, 2012
Forms
Application form [.doc file; 40kb]
