The 2012 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition in Genomics and Personalized Health aims to support projects that will demonstrate how genomics-based research can contribute to a more evidence-based approach to health and improving the cost-effectiveness of the health-care system.

In the application, applicants must demonstrate how their proposal holds a high potential for attaining concrete deliverables by the end of the funding period that will have clinical utility and/or practical applicability in as short a time as possible. Proposals that make a strong case that significant social and/or economic benefits will be realized within a short time-frame after the end of the four-year project are particularly encouraged.

To ensure that the objectives of the RFA are met, all applications must address the evaluation criteria established for the competition, i.e., research, socio-economic benefits, management and financial. Only those proposals demonstrating the highest degree of overall excellence will be funded.

This announcement was made on January 31, 2012 by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology. The press release is here along with the fact sheet here.

See more about this funding competiton here: www.genomebc.ca/opportunities/current-funding-competitions/genomics-and-personalized-health/