GCP Genotyping Support Service (GSS) - 1st call for proposals now open
August 15, 2007 2:01pm
GCP is delighted to announce its first call for proposals for the Genotyping Support Service. This service was jointly launched by Subprogramme 5, in collaboration with the other GCP Subprogrammes, to promote the use of molecular markers to assess the potential value of germplasm and breeding materials for relevant agronomic traits. This will help GCP reach more national research programmes and should help bridge the gap between molecular laboratories and field practitioners.

This call is directed to functional breeding programmes of National Agricultural Research Systems, academia or civil society organisations in developing countries.

Eligibility:
  • Organisations with functional breeding programmes (eg. National Agricultural Research Systems, academia, civil society organisations) located in developing countries (Appendix 1).
  • Priority will be given to organisations that are involved with ongoing GCP projects or activities
  • Organisations working in the crops listed in Appendix 2.
  • The expected results can be beneficial to the GCP priority farming systems (Appendix 3)


    • Application documents: 

    Deadline for submission of draft proposals (Appendix 4): 15th October 2007

    For technical issues on GSS, please send your query to Humberto Gomez, GSS Coordinator at h.gomez@cgiar.org

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    GCP says goodbye to Hei Leung...
    August 14, 2007 4:50pm
    It is with sadness that GCP bids farewell to SP2 Leader Hei Leung. Hei, who has been with GCP since the launch of Subprogramme 2 (Comparative genomics for gene discovery) in January 2004, has played a critical role in the creation, management, delivery and communication of a wide portfolio of research projects. Hei’s hard work and dedication throughout his time as SP2 Leader have significantly contributed to GCP’s achievements, especially in gene discovery in relation to abiotic stress-tolerance. Hei left the GCP Management Team on 30 June 2007 in order to dedicate himself fully to research work at IRRI. Hei will say his final goodbyes at the GCP Annual Research Meeting in Benoni, South Africa, next month. Hei’s passion for science and his reputation for always going that extra mile will be greatly missed. We wish him the very best for his future endeavors!
    SPL2 Position filled - welcome Rajeev Varshney!
    August 14, 2007 4:41pm

    GCP is delighted to announce Rajeev Varshney as the new SP2 Leader. Rajeev, an Indian national, was previously working full-time at ICRISAT as a Senior Scientist specialising in applied genomics. Rajeev will bring to the team his broad experience and great interest in the areas of molecular markers, computational, comparative and functional genomics in cereals. Rajeev took up his new role on 1 August 2007, and will work with the GCP Management Team on a part-time basis, alongside his current position at ICRISAT, India, where he will continue to be based. Those attending the GCP Annual Research Meeting will have the pleasure of meeting Rajeev in person next month. We very much look forward to working with Rajeev, and ask you to join us in welcoming him on board!

     

     

     

    GCP/Bioversity Workshop: Managing the GCP in a Post-International Treaty World
    July 17, 2007 12:55pm
    Following on from the GCP's Annual Research Meeting (12-16 September) will be the Bioversity/GCP workshop "Managing the GCP in a Post-International Treaty World". The workshop will be held on 17th - 18th September in Benoni, South Africa, and will be open to selected ARM participants. Financial support will be provided in the form of meals and accommodation, which will be covered by the organisers for the two days. Any extra costs will be borne by participants, and no per diem will be provided. Any ARM invitees interested in the workshop should contact Evelyn Clancy.