Win Free PromethION Sequencing!
Submit your project proposal for a chance to win free sequencing on two PromethION flow cells, generously sponsored by Oxford Nanopore Technologies and organized by the Neuromics Support Facility. Projects will be evaluated based on scientific merit. We will offer (c)DNA sequencing for two selected projects, on two PromethION flow cells per project.
Prize Details
- 2 PromethION flow cells for your research project provided by Oxford Nanopore Technologies (FLO-PRO114M)
- Technical support and wet lab consumables from the VIB-UAntwerp Neuromics Support Facility regarding DNA extraction, library preparation and sequencing (up to 1000 euro).
- Data analysis support from Biomina (up to 24 hours/3days)
- First-time PromethION users will be given priority
Eligibility
- Academic researchers from Flemish institutions
- Novel applications of nanopore sequencing technology
- Feasible projects that can be completed within 12 months
Important Dates
- Submission deadline: March 1st, 2026
- Winner announcement: March 15th, 2026
- Pitch by winners: April 17th, 2026 at the Flanders Nanopore Day
- Project completion: Within 12 months of award
Submission Guidelines
- Project duration: Maximum 12 months
- Proposal length: Maximum 1000 characters
- Language: English
- Applications: only through the form below
Review Process
- Initial screening by organizing committee
- Peer review by scientific panel
- Final selection by joint committee
- Public announcement during the conference
Terms & Conditions
- Winners must acknowledge Oxford Nanopore Technologies in publications
- Selected applicants will give a short pitch at the 2026 Nanopore Day
- Results should be presented at a future Flanders Nanopore Day
- Flow cells must be used within 6 months of receipt
- Projects should comply with institutional ethics requirements
Contact
For questions about project proposals, please contact us at: nanoporeday@uantwerpen.be