Funding: Shaping technologies through money

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2026
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Abstract
This chapter examines the relationship between funding and governance in synthetic biology, showing how funding organisations actively shape both research priorities and the development of the field. It outlines how public research councils, government agencies, philanthropic bodies, and private investors exert significant influence by setting strategic agendas and deciding which projects receive support. The chapter emphasises that strategic funding decisions, driven by political narratives and national priorities, serve to build cohesive research communities and define the evolving scope of synthetic biology. It also shows how funders use specific tools—such as encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations and mandating open access—to directly influence laboratory practices and research outcomes. Finally, the chapter underscores that funding decisions profoundly shape the trajectory of synthetic biology, making it essential to align research investment with broader societal values and public needs.
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Authors Emma Frow, Robert Smith, Lalitha Sundaram
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/hesc/9780198972174.003.0003
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https://doi.org/10.1093/hesc/9780198972174.003.0003
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