Call for Workshops and Discussions Exploring Engineering Biology

3 September 2024

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Applications are now open for the EngBio IRC's Strategic Events Call. We are looking for workshops and discussions exploring engineering biology applications, tools, intersections with other emerging technologies and collaborative grant applications. Applications are welcome from IRC faculty members.

The University of Cambridge Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre (EngBio IRC) is accepting applications for strategic events organised by IRC faculty members. Events will be designed around a half or full day programme of talks, workshops and discussions for up to 30 people. The IRC will assist in the administration of events, whilst applicants will be responsible for setting the programme.

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Aims of the Call

  • Connect research groups addressing similar challenges in different departments
  • Establish new connections between research groups across the university
  • Support our membership in preparing to apply for large-scale funding grants
  • Identify areas of interest that would benefit from further support by the IRC
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How will it work?

  • Half or full day programme of talks, workshops and discussions
  • Up to 30 people
  • Organised by two or more IRC faculty members
  • Events to take place in the next 6-8 months
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What are we looking for?

The IRC are looking to support events in areas that are of interest to members but not already covered by our other activities. This could include:

  • Engineering biology tools and techniques (e.g. lab automation)
  • Emerging areas of research with impact on, or overlap with, engineering biology (e.g. AI and machine learning)
  • Application of engineering biology principles to specific problems or challenges (e.g. antimicrobial resistance)
  • Preparation for upcoming collaborative funding applications with relevance to engineering biology (e.g. sLoLa grants)
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How to Apply

The call will open on a rolling basis, with applications reviewed monthly. The IRC will endeavour to respond by the second week of the month following the application.

Please read the guidance for applicants before submitting an application.

Application Form

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