The PLP program of SciLifeLab has decided to support a continuation of the capabilities from PLP-1 with the potential to be incorporated into national PLP network.

In this call the PLP program will support the continuation of up to 8 capability building projects from PLP-1 that will become part of the PLP network. The maximum grant size is the same amount as in the earlier PLP-1 call +20% extra (if 4 MSEK total grant earlier maximum 4.8 MSEK this round). Observe that there is no guarantee to get a renewal.

Time period for funding: proposals should cover the period January 2023 to December 31, 2024 as the setup period and proof of concept testing but granted funding can be used until April 1st, 2025.

Evaluation criteria: All applications will be evaluated by the SciLifeLab management group, FHM and external evaluators. Decision of funding will be made by the SciLifeLab board November 8, 2022.

Deadline for applications: Monday October 24, 2022 at 14.00 CET.

Start of funding: January 1, 2023

Questions about the call: Contact Scientific Director Staffan Svärd, scidir@scilifelab.uu.se