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 field of microbial sciences. Our mission is to drive innovation by providing resources and tools to researchers on the frontiers of global health and environmental challenges. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Montserrat;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">five applicants</span></strong>. The grand prize winner of the 2025 Master the Microbiome Grant will receive a
<strong><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">$5,000 USD credit</span></strong>, applicable to any of Zymo Research's microbiome products and services, along with an invitation, round-trip airfare, and
<strong><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">a hotel travel package</span></strong> to present their project at Zymo Research’s exhibition booth at <strong><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">ASM Microbe 2025
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