CIRM provides funding across five key areas: Infrastructure, Education, Discovery Research, Translational Research, and Clinical Research. By supporting projects at every stage of development, from initial discovery to clinical trials, CIRM drives progress in regenerative medicine and accelerates innovative therapies to patients.
Check out our portfolio of awards below. Click here to see a list of People We’ve Funded. Click here to see a list of our Funded Institutions.
All CIRM Grants
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| Institution |
Researcher name |
Grant Type |
Grant Title |
Award Value |
| University of Southern California |
Dr. Martin Pera |
Basic Biology I |
The stem cell microenvironment in the maintenance of pluripotency and reprogramming |
$1,325,723 |
| Stanford University |
Dr. Julien Sage |
Basic Biology I |
The retinoblastoma (RB) gene family in cellular reprogramming |
$1,357,085 |
| Stanford University |
Dr. Susan K McConnell |
Basic Biology I |
Identification and characterization of human ES-derived DA neuronal subtypes |
$1,404,853 |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Bennett G Novitch |
Basic Biology I |
Molecular Characterization of hESC and hIPSC-Derived Spinal Motor Neurons |
$1,228,278 |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Dr. Robb Maclellan Dr. |
Basic Biology I |
Human Cardiovascular Progenitors, their Niches and Control of Self-renewal and Cell Fate |
$917,667 |
| University of Southern California |
Dr. Wange Lu |
Basic Biology I |
Defining the molecular mechanisms of somatic cell reprogramming |
$1,365,580 |
| Stanford University |
Professor Helen M. Blau PhD |
Basic Biology I |
Molecular Mechanisms of Reprogramming towards Pluripotency |
$1,408,332 |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Dr. Luisa Iruela-Arispe |
Basic Biology I |
Molecular Characterization and Functional Exploration of Hemogenic Endothelium |
$1,371,477 |
| University of California, San Diego |
Jonathan Sebat |
ReMIND – Discovery Stage ReMIND |
Modeling the genetic basis of psychopathology in schizophrenia and autism |
$12,703,708 |
| University of California, San Francisco |
Mercedes Paredes |
ReMIND – Discovery Stage ReMIND |
Multi-gene modulation to rescue CNS-associated microdeletion syndromes |
$6,253,897 |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Aparna Bhaduri |
ReMIND – Discovery Stage ReMIND |
Defining Neurovascular Metabolism in Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychiatric Disorders |
$10,330,000 |
| University of California, San Francisco |
Tomasz Nowakowski |
ReMIND – Discovery Stage ReMIND |
CIRM Center for Neuropsychiatric Stem Cell Proteomics |
$13,781,522 |
| Calibr |
Xin Jin |
ReMIND – Discovery Stage ReMIND |
Translational epigenomics: dissecting cell type-specific function of neuropsychiatric risk genes in vivo |
$11,376,314 |
| Calibr |
Stuart A Lipton |
ReMIND – Discovery Stage ReMIND |
Multiomic Studies of Idiopathic Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ID/ASD) |
$17,365,387 |
| University of California, San Francisco |
Alex Pollen |
ReMIND – Discovery Stage ReMIND |
Deep phenotyping of human brain organoid models of autism spectrum disorder to unravel disease heterogeneity and develop biomarkers and treatments |
$12,297,272 |
| Coast to Coast Conferences & Events |
Calli France |
Conference – 2025 CIRM Trainee Network Conference |
2025 CIRM Trainee Networking Conference |
$413,145 |
| University of Southern California |
Dr. Francesca Mariani |
Conference – 2025 CIRM Trainee Network Conference |
Manage the 2024 CIRM Annual Trainee Network Conference |
$348,626 |
| EVERSANA |
Ms. Liana Rostamian |
Patient Support Program |
Patient Support Program to Improve Accessibility to Eligible CIRM-Trial Patients |
$2,485,000 |
| Gladstone Institutes, J. David |
Dr. Bruce R. Conklin |
Shared Labs Grant – Enhancing/Expanding SRLs |
A Center for Stem Cell Disease Modeling and Therapeutics |
$4,000,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center |
Arun Sharma |
Shared Labs Grant – Enhancing/Expanding SRLs |
Shared Resource Laboratory for Advanced Stem Cell-Based Modeling |
$3,991,879 |
| University of California, Santa Barbara |
Dr. Dennis O. Clegg Dr. |
Shared Labs Grant – Enhancing/Expanding SRLs |
Shared Resources Laboratory for Stem Cell-Based Modeling in Stem Cell Biology and Engineering |
$3,999,995 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies |
Dr. Fred H Gage |
Shared Labs Grant – Enhancing/Expanding SRLs |
Shared Resource Laboratory for Stem Cell-Based Modeling: Resources for Exploring the Biological Underpinnings of Aging and Age-Associated Pathologies |
$3,641,064 |
| University of Southern California |
Dr. Nils O. Lindstrom |
Shared Labs Grant – Enhancing/Expanding SRLs |
CIRM ASCEND Center – Advancing Stem Cell Education and Novel Discoveries |
$3,663,163 |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Dr. Kathrin Plath Dr. |
Shared Labs Grant – Enhancing/Expanding SRLs |
A modular automation approach to stem cell modeling to increase throughput, reproducibility and access |
$3,999,999 |
| University of California, Irvine |
Craig Michael Walsh |
Shared Labs Grant – Enhancing/Expanding SRLs |
Shared Resources Laboratories to Enhance In Vitro Stem Cell Modeling and Training |
$3,641,396 |
| Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation |
Dr Amy Sprowles |
Shared Labs Grant – Establishing SRLs |
Cal Poly Humboldt Shared Resource Laboratory for Human Stem Cell-Based Modeling (SRL-hSC) |
$4,399,888 |
| University of California, Merced |
Dr. Kara E McCloskey |
Shared Labs Grant – Establishing SRLs |
UCM Resources for Expanding Stem cell-derived Tissues and Organs for Regenerative Engineering (RESTORE) |
$5,396,133 |
| Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center |
Denise Al Alam |
Shared Labs Grant – Establishing SRLs |
Stem cell-based Parternship Resource for Investigating Human Diseases and Training (SPRINT) |
$5,400,000 |
| City of Hope, Beckman Research Institute |
Dr. Nadia Carlesso Ph.D., M.D. |
Shared Labs Grant – Establishing SRLs |
Stem Cell-based Disease Modeling Shared Resource Laboratory |
$5,400,000 |
| Solano Community College |
James DeKloe |
COMPASS Training Grant |
IDEA-CBMS – Increase Diversity, Equity, and Advancement in Cell Based Manufacturing Sciences |
$2,894,500 |
| University of Southern California |
Dr. Senta Georgia |
COMPASS Training Grant |
USC COMPASS: Guiding Undergraduates to Careers in Regenerative Medicine |
$2,899,999 |
| University of California, Berkeley |
John Matsui |
COMPASS Training Grant |
The COMPASS Scholars Program – Developing Today’s Untapped Talent into Tomorrow’s STEM Cell Researchers |
$2,889,750 |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Tracy L Johnson |
COMPASS Training Grant |
COMPASS: Accelerating Stem Cell Research by Educating and Empowering New Stem Cell Researchers |
$2,910,000 |
| University of California, Santa Barbara |
Dr. Dennis O. Clegg Dr. |
COMPASS Training Grant |
Training and mentorship program in stem cell biology and engineering: A COMPASS for the future |
$2,746,000 |
| Cal Poly Corporation, an Auxiliary of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo |
Dr. Kristen OHalloran Cardinal |
COMPASS Training Grant |
A COMPASS to guide the growth of a diverse regenerative medicine workforce that represents California and benefits the world |
$2,887,939 |
| University of California, Merced |
Dr. Kara E McCloskey |
COMPASS Training Grant |
Training Undergraduates in Stem Cell Engineering and Biology (TUSCEB) |
$2,909,999 |
| San Francisco State University |
Dr. Lily Chen |
COMPASS Training Grant |
Inclusive Pathways for a Stem Cell Scholar (iPSCS) Undergraduate Training Program |
$2,894,500 |
| California State University San Marcos Corporation |
Dr. Bianca Romina Mothé |
COMPASS Training Grant |
COMPASS Program for Southern California Hispanic Serving Institution |
$2,786,300 |
| The University Corporation at California State University, Northridge |
Cindy S Malone |
COMPASS Training Grant |
CSUN CIRM COMPASS Training Program (N-COMPASS) |
$2,746,805 |
| Cal State Univ, San Bernadino |
Daniel Nickerson |
COMPASS Training Grant |
Student Pluripotency: Realizing Untapped Undergraduate Potential in Regenerative Medicine |
$2,909,853 |
| Cal State Fullerton |
Alison Miyamoto |
COMPASS Training Grant |
COMPASS: an inclusive Pipeline for Research and Other Stem cell-based Professions in Regenerative medicine (iPROSPR) |
$2,856,015 |
| University of California, Irvine |
Dr. Brian J. Cummings |
COMPASS Training Grant |
Research Mentorship Program in Regenerative Medicine Careers for a Diverse Undergraduate Student Body |
$2,729,900 |
| The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Riverside Campus |
Dr. Huinan Hannah Liu |
COMPASS Training Grant |
Research Training and Mentorship Program to Inspire Diverse Undergraduates toward Regenerative Medicine Careers (RAMP) |
$2,910,000 |
| University of California, Davis |
Dr. Alice F Tarantal |
COMPASS Training Grant |
COMPASS Undergraduate Program |
$2,909,950 |
| MiraCosta College |
Dr. Michael Fino |
COMPASS Training Grant |
Increase Diversity, Equity, and Advancement in Cell Based Manufacturing Sciences (IDEA-CBMS) |
$2,878,000 |
| Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center |
Dr. Virender K. Rehan M.D. |
Research Training Grant |
Stem Cell Training Program at the Lundquist Institute |
$5,349,109 |
| University of California, Irvine |
Dr. Peter J Donovan |
Research Training Grant |
CIRM Scholars Comprehensive Research Training Program |
$5,373,742 |
| University of California, Santa Barbara |
Dr. Dennis O. Clegg Dr. |
Research Training Grant |
CIRM Training Program in Stem Cell Biology and Engineering |
$2,298,239 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute |
Dr. Evan Y. Snyder |
Research Training Grant |
A Multidisciplinary Stem Cell Training Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys Institute, A Critical Component of the La Jolla Mesa Educational Network |
$5,289,413 |
| University of California, San Francisco |
Dr. Robert Blelloch MD, PHD. |
Research Training Grant |
Scholars Research Training Program in Regenerative Medicine, Gene Therapy, and Stem Cell Research |
$5,373,742 |
