Funding Opportunities
Click the appropriate button below to see CIRM programs in Infrastructure, Discovery, Translational, Clinical and Education.
The path from stem cell therapy development to life-saving treatments can be challenging, but here at CIRM we have developed a series of funding programs that together are poised to improve the efficiency by which much-needed therapies reach patients in need. Follow the links below to apply for funding.
CIRM Funding Opportunities
Discovery
Apply for our Discovery Stage Research funding opportunities
- The application for the Foundation Awards (DISC 0) is closed. DISC 0 opportunities recur annually.
- January-June 2023 Submission Deadlines: N/A
- Application Availability: Applications for each cycle will be available no later than one month prior to the submission deadline for that cycle.
- The application for the Quest Awards (DISC 2) is closed as this time. DISC 2 opportunities recur biannually.
- January-June 2023 Submission Deadlines: Applications are due by 2pm on May 2.
- Application Availability: Applications for each cycle will be available no later than one month prior to the submission deadline for that cycle.
- Informational Webinar for DISC2 Quest Awards on April 7th at 2:00pm PDT.
Translational
Apply for our Translational Research funding opportunities
- The applications for the Translational Stage Research Awards (TRAN 1, 2, 3, and 4) are closed. TRAN 1, 2, 3, and 4 opportunities recur biannually.
- January-June 2023 Submission Deadlines: Applications are due by 2pm on June 13.
Clinical
Apply for our Clinical Trial Stage funding opportunities
- Applications for the Clinical Stage Research Program (CLIN 1 and 2) are available in the CIRM Grants Management Portal. CLIN opportunities recur monthly.
- January-June 2023 Submission Deadlines: Applications are due by 2pm on January 31, February 28, March 30, April 28, May 31, June 30.
Education
Apply for our Educational Program funding opportunities.
- The application for the SPARK Annual Conference (EDUC 1.5) is closed.
- 2023 Submission Deadline: The application is due by 2pm on February 1.
- The application for the Conference Grants (EDUC 1) is available in the CIRM Grants Management Portal. EDUC 1 opportunities recur quarterly.
- January-June 2023 Submission Deadlines: Applications are due by 2pm on February 28 and May 31. Applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the first day of the conference.
Infrastructure
Apply for our Infrastructure Program funding opportunities
- The application for the California Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Network, Phase One Awards (INFR 5) is closed.
- 2023 Submission Deadline: The application is due by 2pm on January 31.
