2026 Millennium Science – 10x Genomics Fellowship Program

Special focus edition: FFPE

Who This Fellowship Is For

Graduate students and early to mid-career researchers with no prior hands-on experience using 10x Genomics technologies are invited to apply for the prestigious 2026 Millennium Science – 10x Genomics Fellowship Program.
This Fellowship is designed to support researchers who are keen to adopt cutting-edge single-cell and spatial technologies in their work.

Important Dates

Information session: 23 February 2026
Applications close: 16 March 2026
Outcomes announced: 30 March 2026

Fellowship Focus: FFPE Samples

The 2026 Fellowship Program focuses on the application of 10x Genomics technologies to FFPE samples, using one or more of the following platforms:
Chromium Single Cell
Visium Spatial 
Xenium In Situ  (NEW within the Fellowship Program!)

Fellowship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

  • A personalised mentoring session on experimental design with a 10x Genomics specialist
  • Dedicated support from the Fellowship Program Coordinator
  • 10x Chromium or Visium CytAssist demo instrument placement (if required and subject to availability)
  • Support with project onboarding through a core facility running 10x Genomics platforms (Chromium, Visium or Xenium)
  • Discounted 10x Genomics consumables*
  • Invitation to present at Millennium Science–10x Genomics events
  • Membership in the Millennium Science–10x Genomics Fellows Network
  • Fellowship-exclusive merchandise
  • A certificate confirming completion of the Fellowship Program

Applications will be assessed by a panel of scientific experts from Millennium Science and 10x Genomics, based on project innovation, feasibility, and potential to inspire future research.
Through this program, Millennium Science and 10x Genomics aim to empower early and mid-career researchers to generate high-quality pilot data using advanced multi-omics technologies, supporting future experimental design and funding applications.
*Please note, the Fellowship is not associated with provision of free reagents. Discounts cannot be combined with other promotions.

Information Session

Join our online information session on the 23rd of February 2026, 11:00 AEDT.

  • Hear from 10x Genomics specialists about the latest technology updates
  • Learn about the Fellowship structure and expectations
  • Gain insights from previous Fellowship participants
Register for the information session now!

Application Details

To apply, please submit:

  • Project title: 20 words maximum
  • Abstract: 250 words maximum
  • CV: Attach 1-page CV
  • Letter of Support: Please provide a letter of support from the principal investigator of the laboratory. Additional institutional or departmental letters of reference may be submitted to support the application.

Completion of the online application survey below is required to submit your application.

Applications will be reviewed by Millennium Science as they are being received. Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Conditions of Eligibility

  • No previous personal experience using 10x Genomics technologies
  • Open to graduate students and early to mid-career researchers (up to 15 years post-PhD; special circumstances may be considered with supporting documentation)
  • Selected candidates must complete the specified individualised training program prior to reagent delivery or instrument placement
  • Applicants must be based in Australia or New Zealand

2025 Information Session

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us at fellowship@mscience.com.au.