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EDUC3: Funding Opportunity for SPARK RFA is sponsored by California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Supports mentored, hands-on summer internship programs introducing high school students to stem cell biology, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine research.
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Conference Grants and Research Training Awards The mission of 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.
In September 2024, CIRM released its Strategic Allocation Framework (SAF), a structured and data-driven process guiding how the Agency prioritizes its funding and programs. To this end, CIRM will periodically issue Requests for Applications (RFA) to support valuable mission-specific conferences that complement CIRM’s Programs and align with the Strategic Allocation Framework.
Recipients of these conference grants are expected to collaborate with CIRM to fulfill a specific need as defined in the RFA. EDUC3 Awards: Funding Opportunity for Summer Programs to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine Knowledge (SPARK) The EDUC3 (SPARK) awards support mentored, hands-on summer internship programs that introduce high school students to stem cell biology, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine research.
Programs are designed to inspire and educate students while broadening participation among those who may not otherwise have access to summer research opportunities. Download the Request for Application (RFA) for more details regarding eligibility, review criteria, and application information: EDUC3: Funding Opportunity for SPARK RFA [PDF] Applications for EDUC3 will open in March 2026 .
All applications must be submitted by 2 PM (PT) on May 28, 2026 .
EDUC3 Award Informational Resources: EDUC3 Informational Video Guide: Part I − Recorded February 2026 EDUC3 Informational Video Guide Slides: Part I – [PDF] EDUC3 Informational Video Guide: Part II – Recorded February 2026 EDUC3 Informational Video Guide Slides: Part II – [PDF] EDUC8 Awards: Funding Opportunity for Workforce Training in Regenerative Medicine [Now Closed] The EDUC8 awards support training programs that prepare undergraduate through master’s-level students for career-entry roles in regenerative medicine by providing relevant coursework, hands-on internships, and career-focused mentoring.
Download the EDUC8 Program Announcement (PA) for more details regarding eligibility, review criteria, and application information: EDUC8: Program Announcement Application period for EDUC8 is currently closed.
EDUC8 Award Informational Resources: EDUC8 Informational Video Guide: Part I − Recorded February 2026 EDUC8 Informational Video Guide Slides: Part I – [PDF] EDUC8 Informational Video Guide: Part II – Recorded February 2026 EDUC8 Informational Video Guide Slides: Part II – [PDF] EDUC1: Funding Opportunity to Manage a CIRM-Solicited Conference [Now Closed] Please see the RFAs for full details and submission deadlines: EDUC 1.
12: Funding Opportunity to Manage the 2026 Trainee Networking Conference – Now closed EDUC 1. 5: Funding Opportunity to Manage the 2025 SPARK Annual Meeting – Now closed Application submission has closed for these opportunities. Additional opportunities are expected to be available in 2026.
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EDUC3: Funding Opportunity for SPARK RFA is funded by California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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