At a glance
CIRM DISC2 - Quest Discovery Program is a California state competitive grant from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) providing up to $1,500,000 for discovery-stage stem cell and genetic therapy candidates. Eligible applicants are california academic institutions, nonprofits and for-profit companies conducting the funded research within california. The application deadline is August 15, 2026. Apply via www.cirm.ca.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $1.5M
- Deadline
- Aug 15, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
The Quest program funds discovery-stage research to generate therapeutic or diagnostic candidates based on stem cells, progenitor cells or genetic technologies. Projects run up to two years, with milestone-based tranche payments and eligibility to advance into CIRM's translational (TRAN) pipeline.
Who can apply
California academic institutions, nonprofits and for-profit companies conducting the funded research within California.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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