Research Support

To advance scientific knowledge and the promise of stem cell research, NYSTEM will issue requests for applications and requests for proposals. Check the web site for updates, or sign up for NYSTEM eAlerts and indicate RFA/RFP as your area of interest.

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Requests for Information

There are no RFIs at this time.

Requests for Proposals

There are no active RFPs at this time.

Past RFPs

Requests for Applications

Shared Facilities for Stem Cell Research

This RFA is intended to support the development, repair or renovation of an existing facility, outfit of shell space, equipment purchases specifically related to the development of a shared facility and/or the daily operations of such shared facility for stem cell research. The complete RFA and application forms can be downloaded at http://www.nyhealth.gov/funding/rfa/0812260816/.

Empire State Stem Cell Scholars: Fellow-to-Faculty Awards in Stem Cell Research

This RFA will provide funding for up to two years of continued postdoctoral training in stem cell-relevant research, followed by up to three years of funding for independent stem cell research at the faculty level. The complete RFA and application forms can be downloaded at http://www.nyhealth.gov/funding/rfa/0901051121/

Targeted Projects in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

This RFA is intended to support efforts to derive and characterize new human embryonic stem cell lines to: devise novel and improved derivation methods; increase efficiency in the production of new cell lines; standardize protocols to improve comparisons between human embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells; and enhance their potential for clinical application. The complete RFA and application forms can be downloaded from: http://www.nyhealth.gov/funding/rfa/0903091046/

Investigator Initiated Research Projects and Innovative, Developmental or Exploratory Activities (IDEA) in Stem Cell Research

This RFA is intended to stimulate and support basic, applied (mechanistic, technological), translational, pre-clinical and clinical scientific investigations on any aspect of stem cell biology that will lead to a better understanding of the unique properties of stem cells and allow their utilization to treat disease. Research in the area of human embryonic stem cells is encouraged. Revised applications will be accepted. The complete RFA and application forms can be downloaded from: http://www.nyhealth.gov/funding/rfa/0812220315/

Past RFAs