Resources
Faculty Seed Grants
Biola faculty are invited to apply for Seed grants to support pilot projects investigating the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of genomics.
- Awards up to $20,000
- 3 grants will be awarded (an additional award will be made each year for the next two years)
- Requirement: Transdisciplinary collaboration between at least two academic disciplines and must include junior faculty, student(s) (graduate or undergraduate), and religious community members as equitable research partners
- Prerequisite: Completion of ELSI capacity-building training* and, if necessary, responsible conduct of research training** before applying
Timeline
October 23, 2026, 1:00–2:30pm PST
ELSI Capacity-Building Training*
January 29, 2027, 9am–12pm
Responsible Conduct of Research Training**
February or March 2027
Seed Grant Information Session
April 1, 2027
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline
May 1, 2027
Invitations to Full Application Issued
June 30, 2027
Full Application Deadline
August 2027
Award Decisions & Notification
March 2028
Official Launch & Funding Available
*Attendance required
**Attendance required for students and Early Career faculty, recommended for all
If you have questions about the grants or application process, please contact:
bridge@biola.edu
Student Thesis and Dissertation Grants
The BRIDGE project offers specialized funding opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students at Biola University, supporting rigorous research that explores the intersection of religious insights and genomic engagement.
- Awards up to $5,000 for projects that may last up to 3 years
- 2-3 grants will be awarded (an additional 2-3 will be awarded in the 3rd and 4th years of the BRIDGE project)
- Requirement: A Biola faculty mentor/supervisor to sign on to the project
- Prerequisite: Completion of ELSI capacity-building training* and responsible conduct of research training** before applying
Timeline
October 23, 2026, 1:00–2:30pm PST
ELSI Capacity-Building Training*
January 29, 2027, 9am–12pm
Responsible Conduct of Research Training*
November 15, 2026
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline
December 1, 2026
Invitations to Full Application Issued
January 15, 2027
Full Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
Award Decisions & Notification
March 1, 2027
Official Launch & Funding Available
*Attendance required
**Attendance required for students and Early Career faculty, recommended for all