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DISC4 pre-submission deadline is June 18, 2026 at 2 PM PT. DISC5 is now closed. The stored deadline is null so no comparison possible.
CIRM Discovery Stage Research (DISC) is sponsored by California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Funds early-stage, high-risk research projects at the cutting edge of the stem cell field, uncovering novel disease targets and biomarkers. This program fuels early-stage research that sparks new ideas and tools which may lead to novel therapies.
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Discovery Stage Research – CIRM 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. DISC4 Awards: Supporting Multidisciplinary, Collaborative Research The DISC4 pre-submission forms are now available.
Deadline to submit pre-submission forms is June 18, 2026, at 2 PM (PT). DISC4 supports expansive, cross-disciplinary, and integrated studies led by large collaborative teams that apply a range of technologies and approaches to accelerate foundational insights into understanding human diseases. Download the DISC4 Program Announcement (PA) for more details regarding award eligibility, review criteria, and application information.
DISC4: Program Announcement [PDF | Updated April 15, 2026] Important: All prospective DISC4 applicants must first complete a pre-submission form. Visit the DISC4 Awards page for more information about the DISC4 awards, including deadlines, requirements, and FAQs.
DISC5 Awards: Funding Opportunity for Discovery Stage Research [now closed] Visit the DISC5 Awards page on our website for more information about the DISC5 Awards, including deadlines, requirements, webinar information, and FAQs.
The DISC5 awards support exploratory and innovative foundational research led by pairs of investigators applying a range of technologies and approaches to address knowledge gaps or bottlenecks in stem cell biology or regenerative medicine.
Download the DISC5 Program Announcement (PA) for more details regarding award eligibility, review criteria, and application information: DISC5: Program Announcement Multidisciplinary collaborations Disease biology insights to facilitate novel target/biomarker identification Basic stem cell biology Innovations in stem-cell based technologies Bottlenecks in regenerative medicine Immune-Tissue Interplay in Disease, Homeostasis, and Repair (FY 2026/2027) No disease area or organ system focus area 5 or more CA investigators; Multi-institutional Annually, June (pre-submission) To Submit an Application: 1.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California-based investigators; DISC4 requires 5+ researchers from multiple California institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $13-14 million Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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