Clinical Trial Stage
Objective
The mission of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is to accelerate world class science to deliver transformative regenerative medicine treatments in an equitable manner to a diverse California and world.
CIRM’s Clinical Trial funding program supports the clinical development of stem cell-based and genetic therapy approaches for treatment of diseases with unmet medical needs. Funded projects are expected to have a comprehensive clinical development strategy aimed at attaining marketing approval while ensuring that clinical trial demographics match those of the larger patient population. The clinical development strategy should include stage-appropriate pre-commercialization activities, including planning to ensure that approved treatments are accessible and affordable.
Explore Funding Opportunities
The CLIN2 Awards aim to expedite clinical development towards late-stage trials by promoting innovative trial designs and incentivizing strategies for stage-appropriate market access and pre-commercialization activities.
Download the CLIN2 Program Announcement for more details regarding award eligibility, review criteria, and application information.
- CLIN2: Program Announcement [PDF | Updated May 15, 2025]
For more information about the CLIN2 Awards, including deadlines, requirements, webinar information, and FAQs, visit the CLIN2 Awards page on our website.
To Submit an Application:
Log in with your existing CIRM Username and Password. If you do not have a Username, click on the “New User” link and follow the instructions to Create a CIRM Username and password.
Select the tab labeled “Open Programs” under the section labeled “RFAs and Programs Open for Applications,” click on the “Start a Grant Application” link for your selected program.
Click on the appropriate link and follow the posted instructions. Proposal templates can be located and submitted under the “Uploads” section.
Click on the “Done with Application” button. The “Done with Application” button will be enabled when all the mandatory sections have been completed. Please note that once this has been selected, you will no longer be able to make changes to your application.
Select the tab labeled “Your Applications” and check the table under the section labeled “Your Submitted Applications.” You will see your application number and project title listed once the submission process has been completed.
