CSP Frequently Asked Questions

What can I get from the CSP program?

The deliverables can range from raw sequence traces to well-annotated assembled genomes depending on the request in the proposal. If you do not know what levels of the sequencing product will meet your needs, you should send email to csp@jgi.doe.gov in advance for advice.

How much will it cost to sequence my target?

For accepted proposals, sequencing and analysis will be paid for by the Department of Energy's funding of the JGI.

Should I include budget information in my proposal?

No, the proposal is only for sequencing effort at JGI. There is no cost to the user and no grant of funds.

Where do I go to get sequence data from an approved CSP project?

All sequence data will be accessible on the JGI web site.

Can I receive sequence data before it is posted on the web?

All proposers must agree with the data release policy before submitting a CSP proposal. In projects where sequencing materials were provided to the JGI and a 6-month public release delay was agreed upon, based on our data release policy, users will have access to the sequences prior to the public release date.

I am applying for a research grant. I would like to request sequencing capacity from the JGI to sequence my organism for this research grant. Can I get technical information, deliverables, and perhaps a support letter from the JGI?

Yes. You should indicate this in the sequencing proposal so we can select the project provisionally. If your project makes it successfully through the CSP scientific review and is selected, we will provide you with the information you need for the grant.

If I have ongoing research funding to carry out functional studies using the proposed sequencing data, should I mention it in the proposal?

Yes. You should use it to demonstrate that you have the capability to perform the plans described in your proposal.

Will the JGI provide other types of genomic resources such as construction of cDNA libraries, BAC libraries, or genotyping?

While, in general, requests will be for sequencing and its analysis, investigators are encouraged to contact the JGI concerning other genomic resource needs.

Am I allowed to submit NIH-oriented projects to the CSP?

Although suitability of projects for other sequencing programs will carry weight in determining the priority a particular project receives, the major factor in the evaluation will be its scientific merits. USDA, NSF, and NIH operate sequencing programs, and potential users are urged to contact these agencies for projects when appropriate.

I am in a competitive field. I do not want my competitors to know that I am submitting a sequencing proposal to the CSP. What degree of confidentiality do I have?

The review process is confidential. Once a project is selected, however, we will post the PIs' names and the abstract. All sequencing data will be released in accordance with the JGI Data Release Policy and the signed Scope of Work document.