At a glance
CIRM TRAN1 - Translational Projects (Therapeutics) is a California state competitive grant from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) providing $1,000,000 to $6,000,000 for ind-enabling development of cell and gene therapy candidates. Eligible applicants are california-based research organizations and companies with a named development candidate and the funded work performed in-state. The application deadline is July 18, 2026. Apply via www.cirm.ca.gov.
- Amount
- $1M–$6M
- Deadline
- Jul 18, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
TRAN1 supports translational-stage activities - process development, safety/toxicology studies and manufacturing scale-up - required to file an IND for a stem-cell or genetic therapeutic. Projects are milestone-driven over up to three years with go/no-go reviews.
Who can apply
California-based research organizations and companies with a named development candidate and the funded work performed in-state.
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.
Apply at official sourceRelated grants
- NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01) - Parent Announcement NIH · $250K–$500K · Oct 5, 2026 Open
- Empire State Development Life Science R&D Tax Credit Buy-Back Grant ESD · Up to $500K · Rolling Open
- MLSC Bits to Bytes - Data Science for Life Sciences MLSC · $250K–$750K · Oct 8, 2026 Open
- MLSC Small Business Matching Grant Program MLSC · Up to $500K · Nov 20, 2026 Open