BioPACIFIC MIP Catalyzing Automated Polymer Synthesis (CAPS) Fellowships

BioPACIFIC MIP is excited to launch a new dedicated call for projects seeking to transition polymer synthesis from the bench to the Chemspeed robotic platform, including leveraging or developing automated workflows and AI tools. To support this effort, researchers can now apply for a BioPACIFIC MIP Catalyzing Automated Polymer Synthesis (CAPS) Fellowship to supplement a project proposal. CAPS Fellowships of up to $10k will support stays of up to one month at UC Santa Barbara for one or more project researchers, as well as travel to CA and between UCSB and UCLA as may be required by the proposed project. The Fellowship can be used to cover specialized materials and supplies for use in the BioPACIFIC MIP facilities and access to shared facilities at UCSB and UCLA outside of the MIP.

To Apply:

1. Submit a standard 2-page BioPACIFIC MIP user proposal and an associated research plan (details here)
2. Apply for a CAPS Fellowship (here)

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. All proposals will be reviewed for feasibility by the BioPACIFIC MIP technical team. User proposals and sample requests will be reviewed by a rotating group of experts from the broader community. To be eligible for the first cohort of CAPS Fellowships, proposals must be submitted by October 15, 2024 (for nominal review by November 30, 2024). The extended BioPACIFIC MIP visit should occur by July 1, 2025.

The BioPACIFIC MIP CAPS Fellowships are made possible through a generous donation to BioPACIFIC MIP and UC Santa Barbara by the Hawker Family Fund and with matching support by Chemspeed Technologies.

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Application Details

• Statement of interest: In 500 words or less, please describe your interest in BioPACIFIC MIP and the BioPACIFIC MIP CAPS Fellowship.
• Research plan: As needed, expand on the details provided in the Research Plan submitted with the proposal – project and visit objectives, facilities to be used at BioPACIFIC MIP, other UCSB and UCLA facilities that may be required, desired travel dates and visit duration, visiting personnel. Do not include confidential data.