Cost per gb of genome sequence

In preparation for this meeting, we would like all attendees to share the current cost per Gb of genome sequencing in their project region. This information will help inform discussions and priorities as we plan for EBP Phase II. Please use the framework below to estimate total costs in your region, and email the EBP Secretariat at (abramucci@bcgsc.ca) with the values and parameters used by May 1st, 2026.

If you download the template file please enter your project name and fill out any cells that are in green then return it to the EBP Secretariat at (abramucci@bcgsc.ca).

Calculations:

 1.     Cost of collections per species

Timeframe: e.g. last year (2025-2026) or last three years (2023-2026)

Count: How many species did you collect samples over your chosen timeframe?

Cost: How much did sample collection cost you over your chosen timeframe? (fieldwork expenses, shipping expenses, capital for collecting [dry shippers, -80freezers, etc] and staff [field worker, taxonomist and sample management staff time])

Cost of collections per species = Cost / Count

2.     Cost of sequencing and assembling genomes

Timeframe: e.g. last year (2025-2026) or last three years (2023-2026)

Sequence: What total span of genome assembly (in gigabases, Gb) do these represent?

Cost: How much in total did sequencing, assembly and database submission cost you over your chosen timeframe?

 Average cost of 1 Gb assembly sequence = Cost / Sequence

3.     Coordination costs

Timeframe: e.g. last year (2025-2026) or last three years (2023-2026)

Cost: What were your project management and coordination costs (staff, travel, etc) over your chosen timeframe?

 Coordination costs per year = Cost / timeframe

4.     Research and developments costs

Timeframe: e.g. last year (2025-2026) or last three years (2023-2026)

Cost: What did you spend on research and development (including staff costs, reagent costs, etc) over your chosen timeframe?

 R&D costs per year = Cost / timeframe