Open source software is critical to modern scientific research, advancing biology and medicine while providing reproducibility and transparency. Hundreds of software packages, libraries, and applications have become essential tools for research—so much so that many researchers could not continue their work without them.
At the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), we are thrilled to be partnering with Wellcome and the Kavli Foundation as co-funders for the sixth cycle of the Essential Open Source Software for Science (EOSS) RFA. We are seeking letters of intent in support of funding for software projects that are essential to biomedical research.
The goal of the EOSS RFA is to support software maintenance, growth, development, and community engagement for these critical tools. Ideal applications will have previously demonstrated impact, currently show potential for continued improvement, and expect to deliver added value to the biomedical research community through the proposed activities.
Applicants can request funding between $50k and $200k total costs per year for two years for a total amount between $100k and $400k total costs for the duration of the grant. See a list of grants we’ve previously awarded or apply for this RFA.
Please note that the EOSS RFA will be a two step process: an initial Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by invitations to a select number of applicants to submit a Full Application.
Questions? Email [email protected].
