Planetary Biology Call for eDNA/Metabarcoding Protocol Pilots

Planetary Biology Call for eDNA/Metabarcoding Protocol Pilots

SciLifeLab Planetary Biology invites researchers across Sweden to submit their existing environmental DNA (eDNA) extraction and library-preparation protocols for development into production-scale workflows. Metabarcoding projects are equally welcome, whether the protocol covers extraction, library preparation, or the full eDNA-to-amplicon workflow. 
Selected research groups will provide protocols which will be optimised, automated, and made publicly available – with full credit to the contributing research groups – and potentially incorporated into NGI’s eDNA service line.

Deadline to submit applications: September 4, 2026.
More information about the call and timeline can be found in this link XXX

For questions about scope, eligibility or submission, please contact the SciLifeLab Planetary Biology Coordinator, Anabella Aguilera (anabella.aguilera@scilifelab.se), or the Scientific Lead, Olga Vinnere Pettersson (olga.pettersson@scilifelab.se).

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
What kind of protocol are you planning to submit?
Current development stage
Funding for downstream sequencing. Do you currently have funding available to support downstream sequencing of samples processed through this protocol?
Open-source protocol publication. Would you be willing to participate in the open-source publication of the final NGI-ready protocol, with appropriate credit given to the developing group?
Are you part of any eDNA or metabarcoding consortium, network, or community?