At a glance
MLSC Bits to Bytes - Data Science for Life Sciences is a Massachusetts state competitive grant from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) providing $250,000 to $750,000 for computational and ai-driven life science research infrastructure. Eligible applicants are massachusetts academic institutions, research hospitals and companies; projects must include quantified training opportunities for massachusetts students. The application deadline is October 8, 2026. Apply via www.masslifesciences.com.
- Amount
- $250K–$750K
- Deadline
- Oct 8, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Bits to Bytes funds Massachusetts research projects generating or exploiting large biological datasets - machine learning for drug discovery, clinical data platforms, genomics pipelines - with required student-training components that build the state's computational biology workforce.
Who can apply
Massachusetts academic institutions, research hospitals and companies; projects must include quantified training opportunities for Massachusetts students.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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