Pacific Biosciences of California launches call for 2026 PacBio Metagenomics SMRT Grant proposals

Pacific Biosciences of California launches call for 2026 PacBio Metagenomics SMRT Grant proposals
PacBio 2026 SMRT Grant opens

Pacific Biosciences of California has announced the final call for its 2026 PacBio Metagenomics SMRT Grant, with the submission deadline set for Wednesday, July 1.

Applicants are invited to submit a 100-word proposal for a chance to receive complimentary library preparation and HiFi sequencing services at SeqCenter, utilizing up to three Revio SPRQ-Nx SMRT Cells. This initiative aims to support researchers in advancing metagenomics projects with state-of-the-art sequencing technology. Full details and the application form are available via the official Pacific Biosciences of California website.

Pacific Biosciences of California recently drew strong interest at ESHG2026, holding packed sessions and booth events in the final days of the conference, according to a previous report. The company also made PRISM 2026 conference presentations available for on-demand streaming, providing broader access to research sessions earlier this year. These outreach efforts reflect PacBio’s ongoing engagement with the scientific community.

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