MSCRF Clinical Program RFA Grant

MSCRF Clinical Program RFA Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
Amount: Up to US $1,000,000
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) invites applications for its Clinical Program to advance medical therapies through human stem cell research. This initiative aims to develop innovative strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases. Eligible applicants must propose projects with clear milestones and can receive up to $1,000,000 in funding for a maximum of two years. The MSCRF is dedicated to fostering state-funded stem cell research and cures.

Overview

NOTE: Principal Investigators are encouraged to register in the MSCRF online submission system at least one month before the application submission deadline. Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Mission Develop new medical strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of human diseases, injuries and conditions through human stem cells. Purpose The purpose of the Fund is to promote state-funded stem cell research and cures through grants and loans to public and private entities in the state. Clinical Program Stem cell research offers extraordinary promise for new medical therapies and a better understanding of the devastating diseases of our time. The development of new medical strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of human diseases, injuries and conditions through human stem cell research is a high priority for the State of Maryland. Funding Objectives In this Request for Applications, the MSCRF is soliciting Clinical Stem Cell Research Grant Applications from organizations that wish to conduct clinical trials in the State of Maryland using human stem cells to advance medical therapies. Eligible Research and Cell Types Only Applicants requesting funds for Projects with clearly defined achievable milestones will be considered. All research funded by the MSCRF must involve human stem cells. All types of human stem cells, as defined in the Stem Cell Act, are eligible without preference. The Stem Cell Act defines eligible human stem cells as follows: A human cell that has the ability to: (1) divide indefinitely; (2) give rise to many other types of specialized cells; and (3) give rise to new stem cells with identical potential. The full text of the Stem Cell Act is available on the MSCRF Web site. Funding The total direct costs proposed may not exceed $1,000,000 for a maximum of 2 years. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from Application to Application, the size and duration of Awards also will vary. Approved Projects may be funded at or below the requested/proposed amount.

Eligibility

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