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• 1. What is the GenScript Life Science Research Grant (GenScript LSRG) Program?

  The GenScript Life Science Research Grant (GenScript LSRG) Program is a global initiative established to support breakthrough life science research and accelerate scientific innovation. More than a funding program, GenScript LSRG serves as an innovation platform by combining grant funding, scientific expertise, and access to GenScript's global ecosystem to help promising ideas develop, scale, and achieve real-world impact.

  At its core, the program reflects GenScript's commitment to empowering researchers and advancing innovation across diverse fields, including AI drug discovery, antibody drug discovery, cell and gene therapy, vaccine development, diagnostics, biologics, and other emerging areas of life science research.

• 2. What research areas are funded by the GenScript Life Science Research Grant?

  The grant supports researchers engaged in projects that can significantly contribute to critical areas of life science research, including, but not limited to, AI- drug discovery (AIDD), antibody development, cell and gene therapy, vaccines, diagnostics, and biologics. In addition to the general research grant, GenScript LSRG also offers a special AI Drug Discovery Frontier Grant dedicated exclusively to projects focused on AI-driven drug discovery.

• 3. Do I need to register at GenScript.com to apply for the GenScript Life Science Research Grant?

  Registration at GenScript.com is necessary to complete the grant application form through the dedicated portal at https://www.genscript.com/grantprogram-form.html. Any question related to application please email to LSRgrant@genscript.com.

• 4. How do I apply for the GenScript Life Science Research Grant?

  Applicants may directly apply by accessing the online application portal at https://www.genscript.com/grantprogram-form.html. And this is the only way to apply for GenScript LSRG 2026 since it ensures fast and accurate processing of your application materials.

• 5. Who should I contact for more information about the GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program?

  For any questions regarding the GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program, please contact us at LSRgrant@genscript.com. Our team will be happy to assist you.

• 6. Who should I contact if I have questions about my project’s budget?

  For any questions regarding the GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program, please contact us at LSRgrant@genscript.com. Our team will be happy to assist you.

• 7. Who should I contact to update my application information?

  For any questions regarding the GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program, please contact us at LSRgrant@genscript.com. Our team will be happy to assist you.

• 8. How is my application evaluated?

  Applications will be evaluated confidentially by an internal panel of experts. Review criteria include scientific merit, innovation, feasibility, potential impact, project timeline, and use of GenScript reagents and services.

• 9. Who evaluates my application for the GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program?

  GenScript has designated an internal committee dedicated to the grant evaluation process. All grant applications will be reviewed in a fully confidential manner.

• 10. Can I provide supporting materials for my GenScript Life Science Research Grant application?

  Supporting materials are optional and may be submitted through the application portal

• 11. What is the “Research Proposal” under optional supporting materials?

  The “Research Proposal” is an optional file that may be uploaded as part of your application. For example, to share more insight into the research scope or to provide supporting preliminary data. You don’t need to submit a separate proposal.

• 12. What type of supporting materials may be included with my application?

  Supporting materials may include a Research Proposal (PDF), a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each team member (PDF), an Itemized Budget Request (PDF), or any additional relevant documents.

• 13. Who can apply for the GenScript Life Science Research Grant?

  The program is open to researchers worldwide. There are no restrictions on geographic location, and international applicants are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants include academic/research institutions, universities, biotechnology companies, and other organizations engaged in life science research.

  Please note: Local, state, provincial, and government officials, as well as employees thereof, are not eligible. Healthcare organizations (including hospitals, healthcare professionals, and their employees) may also be ineligible.

• 14. Can I use my award for salaries or services and reagents from other companies?

  No, this grant is designed to provide funding explicitly designated for purchasing GenScript reagents and services. Funds are not available to cover indirect costs, such as salaries, or to purchase services and products from other companies.

• 15. How long is the review process for the GenScript Life Science Research Fund?

  Award announcements are expected within 10 weeks of submission deadline.

• 16. What are the funding levels for the GenScript Life Science Research Fund?

  For GenScript LSRG 2026, please find the award description and monetary value for each award here GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program.

• 17. Once the award is granted, when is a project required to start?

  Projects are expected to commence promptly, within six months after receiving grant funding from GenScript.

• 18. Who owns the IP from work funded by the GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program?

  The awardee owns all rights to IP made in the performance of Services under the LSR Grant Program.

• 19. What does the “Contract” as the last step of the application workflow involve?

  To finalize the application procedure, the GenScript team will present a "collaboration agreement" for review by the grant recipients. Awardees will be asked to consent to allow GenScript and its partners to disseminate details about their research projects and affiliations for promotion and marketing purposes. This will be in coordination with the investigators and according to publication schedules. Moreover, the contract will specify additional measures to recognize GenScript's contributions in diverse forums publicly. Some examples include public posters or oral presentations, potential publications that employ data generated from the proposed project, co-author publications, webinars, and sponsored talks at international conferences.

• 20. Are postdoctoral fellows or scholars eligible to apply to the Life Science Research Grant Program?

  Postdoctoral fellows and investigators transitioning to independent laboratories can apply directly to the Life Science Research Grant; however, applications must include their current principal investigator, mentor, or supervisor as part of the research team. Including a PI in the application process ensures:

  1) Agreement on how awarded funds are used towards GenScript Reagents and Services

  2) Compliance with the Life Science Research Grant Program conditions of participation in post-award marketing activities to publicly recognize GenScript's contributions in diverse forums

• 21. What does “only one application may be submitted per entity” mean?

  The entity refers to the laboratory or group under the direction of a specific principal investigator or involving the same investigator in a group. Multiple independent principal investigators from the same institution may apply to the GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program.

• 22. I’m not familiar with GenScript reagents and services. How can I apply for the Life Science Research Grant (GenScript LSRG)?

  The Life Science Research Grant (GenScript LSRG) is designed to support your research through GenScript’s advanced scientific services. Even if you’ve never used GenScript reagents or services before, you are welcome to apply. We recommend visiting www.genscript.com and exploring our dedicated Reagent Services pages to learn more about the platforms, technologies, and solutions we offer. These pages allow you to request quotes for specific services and connect directly with our experienced technical teams, ensuring you receive the most suitable support for your research needs.

  As a global leader in biotechnology, GenScript has regional representatives who can provide one‑on‑one consultation to help you navigate service selection and budget planning. You can find your local representative via our Contact Us page.

  GenScript LSRG funding is particularly well‑suited for supporting specific aims within a larger, more comprehensive project, especially when those aims are currently limited by insufficient funding or a lack of in‑house advanced technologies and expertise. Our goal is to help you overcome these barriers and accelerate your scientific progress.

• 23. Do GenScript LSRG applications and funded proposals remain confidential, and have the grant reviewers signed confidentiality agreements?

  GenScript LSRG applications are processed and reviewed by an internal committee. While reviewers do not sign a specific GenScript LSRG program confidentiality agreement, all of our applicants' information is protected by the employee information security rules that require them to keep project information confidential stringently.

• 24. Is the tax on services or material costs covered within the budget of the GenScript LSRG award?

  The cost associated with taxes for services and reagents is covered by the funds provided through the GenScript LSRG program.

• 25. Is a collaborator needed to submit an GenScript LSRG application, or is a list of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and others involved in the project sufficient?

  Having external collaborators is not a requirement for applying to the GenScript LSRG program but must be listed if such partners are involved in the submitted proposal. Including lab members involved in the project is sufficient for the program’s application.

• 26. Can GenScript LSRG applicants review the 'collaboration agreement' before submitting an application to the program?

  The collaboration agreement will not be shared with applicants. Once funding decisions are made, the agreement will be made available to the award recipients. The agreement gives investigators a lot of flexibility to decide how much they will engage in marketing activities with GenScript (e.g., webinars, presentations at events, developing case studies, etc.).

• 27. We are confused about the following statement: “Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.”

  As this is a global opportunity, the wording in the application materials is meant to be inclusive of applicants from different regions. The requirement to comply with applicable laws refers to the laws relevant to each applicant’s location. For example, U.S. federal and state laws apply only to U.S.-based applicants, while those in the EU, APAC, or other regions would follow the legal requirements of their respective jurisdictions.

• 28. Are GenScript LSRG awards provided as a credit, meaning no funds are provided to awardees directly?”

  Yes. The GenScript LSRG grant is awarded in the form of credits that can be used for services at GenScript. No cash or direct funds will be issued to awardees, in accordance with program policies.

• 29. Are shipping costs for delivery of reagents covered by the GenScript LSRG awards?

  No. Shipping costs are generally not included in GenScript LSRG award funding and will need to be covered separately by the awardee.

• 30. My institution is a tax-exempt organization, will I incur on tax payments with the GenScript LSRG award?

  For organizations that meet the legal requirements for tax exemption in their jurisdiction and provide valid documentation, sales tax or VAT will not be applied to quotes for services covered by GenScript LSRG funds. Tax policies are subject to local laws and regulations.

• 31. Will I receive a notification when my GenScript LSRG coupon balance is running low or close to zero?

  Yes. A notification email will be sent when your GenScript LSRG coupon balance is running low, so you can monitor and manage your remaining credits accordingly.

• 32. Do I need to remove my coupon from an existing quotation before applying it to a new quotation?

  Yes. If a coupon is still applied to an existing quotation, the associated credits will remain allocated to that quotation. To use the credits for a new quotation, please remove the coupon from the existing quotation first.