The DNA Genotek Grant Program

The DNA Genotek Grant Program is designed to foster innovative and novel proposals for the use of DNA Genotek products in the research of the genetic/genomic basis of one of the following*:

• Cancer
• Personalized medicine
• Infectious disease

*Notable proposals for the use of DNA Genotek products in research focused on other disease(s) are also encouraged.

The Grant Program will reward scientists who are using DNA Genotek products to accelerate the advancement of genetics to gain knowledge to address problems in the 3 identified fields of research. The successful proposal will enhance the understanding of how the genetic/genomic basis of disease contributes to the development of new therapeutic approaches.

Eligible researchers should complete the Grant Program application and submit this to DNA Genotek by midnight, ET (GMT -5) on January 16, 2012.

Application deadline: midnight ET (GMT -5) on January 16, 2012

Award amount: (up to) $30,000 US and (up to) 500 DNA Genotek biological sample collection kits to facilitate collection of DNA or RNA for use in the execution of the winning proposal (exact product and format to be determined in conjunction with the winner)

Winner announced: March 7, 2012 on www.dnagenotek.com/grant

Program Rules

1. One entry per investigative team. Investigators in all countries are eligible.
2. All submitted materials must be in English.
3. Applicants who have a relative or member of their household currently employed by
   DNA Genotek are ineligible to enter.
4. Applicant is responsible for ensuring that all necessary and legally required informed consents, authorizations, approvals, and permissions have been obtained in order to participate in this program, including any required Internal Review Board (IRB) approvals.
5. Applicant agrees that the project will be complete within 1 year of the date of the award being received, if selected as the winner.
6. Applicants must agree to DNA Genotek's product terms and conditions applicable to the 500 (maximum) biological sample collection kits.
7. Applicants must allow DNA Genotek to publicly announce their name, project name or area of research, and institution or company if they are selected as a winner.
8. DNA Genotek will keep all abstracts, applicant names and institutions, and all information submitted in the program application confidential, except in the case of the winner.
9. All decisions of the selection committee are final. The selection process is confidential.
10. The winner agrees to provide a written progress report on the project to DNA Genotek six months after the receipt of the award.
11. The winner agrees that within 30 days of the completion date of the project, they will submit a written financial report outlining the use of award funds as well as a written report on all findings, data, results, and information as a result of the project.
12. The winner agrees to present the data and/or milestones of the project at an ancillary session at the ASHG Annual Meeting. DNA Genotek will pay the travel and living costs for the winner (one person) to present at ASHG.
13. Applications will only be accepted for consideration if sent to DNA Genotek via the online application form. All other applications will be rejected and destroyed. Under no circumstances will any materials be returned.
14. Applicants agree to comply with the Additional Grant Program Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions about the DNA Genotek Grant Program, please email grants@dnagenotek.com