MSCRF Launch Program
Forecasted
The MSCRF Launch Program by TEDCO funds innovative human stem cell research in Maryland, supporting early-career and transitioning investigators to advance science and collaboration.
Funder: Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 total costs per award for a maximum of 2 years; indirect costs capped at 15%.
Summary: Supports early-career and transitioning Maryland researchers to advance innovative human stem cell research and foster collaboration.
Key Information: Only Maryland-based organizations eligible; applicants must not have prior MSCRF funding.
Description
The MSCRF Launch Program, administered by TEDCO, is designed to support researchers at the early stages of their academic careers or established investigators seeking to enter the field of human stem cell research. The program aims to advance innovative research in human stem cells and regenerative medicine, encouraging new hypotheses, approaches, and models that can improve patient outcomes. Both basic and translational research projects are eligible, and the program fosters multidisciplinary collaborations across academic, public, and private sectors. Awardees are required to share research results and materials with the scientific community and are encouraged to contribute to the growth of Maryland’s biotechnology sector.
