Fwd: Australian Avian Genomics Initiative – Call for Partnerships 2026 Now open!

[Tiffanie Nelson]

Dear colleagues,

I’m passing along information regarding the Australian Avian Genomics Initiative’s 2026 Call for Partnerships, which is now open.

The initiative is seeking partners for projects involving reference genomes, population genomics, phylogenomics, and multi-omics to advance the conservation and understanding of Australian bird species.

Key details:

- Application Process: Review the guidelines and submission template, then complete the online form for each species or activity.

- Deadline: COB Friday 10 April 2026.

- Contact: Dr. Sophie Mazard (sma...@bioplatforms.com).

Best regards,

Tiff

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Dear all,

 

I am contacting you as an existing partner of a Bioplatforms Framework initiative.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a request for partnership for the Australian Avian genomics initiative.

 

The Australian Avian Genomics Initiative aims to build a foundation of molecular data to advance our understanding and conservation of Australia’s unique bird species. This durable data resource generated by the initiative will include gap-filling reference genomes for Australian representatives of all bird families in Australia, and increasing capacity for cutting-edge studies using phylogenomic, population genomic, and other ‘omic approaches.

 

The initiative welcomes partnership requests with various analytic designs such as:

• Reference genomes
• Population genomics (SNPs, re-sequencing)
• Phylogenomics
• Multi-omics project including one or more omics

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

 

1. Please ensure you have read all information from the guidelines before completing your application, as well as the details of the initiative’s Data Use and Collaboration policy.
2. Complete the online form here and submit one document per species or activity. For preparation purposes, you can find a downloadable template here.
3. Address all criteria/questions listed, you will be able to edit* the form after its submission and until the deadline.

 

*Please note that you are able to edit this form after its submission and until the deadline if logged in with a gmail account. Non-gmail account unfortunately cannot access this feature.

 

Deadline: COB Friday 10 April 2026

 

Contact information:

Dr Sophie Mazard, Program Manager sma...@bioplatforms.com

 

This Request for Partnership is a non-competitive, collaborative, opportunity. We want to reach as many interested parties but we may not have included everyone, so please, do not hesitate to forward this message.

 

We are looking forward to progressing this initiative with you all.

Best wishes
Sophie

Dr Sophie Mazard -- Manager - Scientific Programs and Communications -- Bioplatforms Australia Ltd

Level 4, Bldg 4WW, 4 Wally's walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia 

Mobile: +61 403 562 230 | Email: sma...@bioplatforms.com | Web: www.bioplatforms.com

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Tiff Nelson, PhD (she/her)

Genomics Research Community Engagement Lead
Australian BioCommons

The University of Melbourne

M: +61 (0) 476 985 154

W: biocommons.org.au

I work flexibly. If I am sending this message outside of normal business hours it is because it suits me. There is no expectation on my part that you will respond outside of your working hours.

My position is funded by Bioplatforms Australia and hosted by The University of Melbourne.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which I work and pay my respects to their Elders, both past and present.