MSCRF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program
Forecasted
The MSCRF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program from TEDCO supports postdocs in Maryland conducting innovative human stem cell research to advance biomedical science and the state’s biotech sector.
Funder: Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $65,000 per year for 2 years (maximum $130,000 total); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral fellows conducting human stem cell research in Maryland to advance science and biotechnology workforce development.
Key Information: All research and expenditures must occur within Maryland; applicants must have completed their doctorate within 3 years.
Description
The MSCRF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program, administered by TEDCO, provides support for exceptional postdoctoral scientists to conduct human stem cell research in Maryland. The program aims to foster innovative basic, translational, commercial, or clinical research using any type of human stem cell, including derivatives and enabling technologies. By supporting early-career researchers, the program seeks to expand Maryland’s biotechnology ecosystem and accelerate the development of new medical strategies for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Awardees are expected to share their findings broadly and perform all funded work within the state.
