The Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research funds innovative research on adult stem cells and regenerative medicine, with a focus on tobacco- and obesity-related diseases.
Funder: Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Grant Proposal Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Research grants: max $150,000 (avg. ~$130,000); Equipment: $27,000–$450,000; 1-year duration; Education/Travel and Enabling Technology grants also available.
Summary: Supports Oklahoma-based research, equipment, and educational projects in adult stem cell science and regenerative medicine, with emphasis on tobacco- and obesity-related diseases.
Key Information: Only Oklahoma-based, independent M.D. or Ph.D. faculty eligible; biannual competition; no indirect costs in budget (added automatically).
The Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research (OCASCR) provides competitive grants to support innovative research, equipment acquisition, and educational or travel opportunities in the field of adult stem cell science and regenerative medicine. Projects related to diseases associated with tobacco use or obesity are prioritized, reflecting the funder's mission to reduce preventable deaths in Oklahoma. OCASCR grants are available in several categories, including research, shared equipment, education/travel, and enabling technology. All awards are for one year, and applications are reviewed biannually based on scientific merit.