The Stem Cell SpaceShot Grant

Explore unchartered territories

in the field of regenerative medicine

$100,000 FUNDING

We fund your research over 2 years in the academic lab of your choice. You spend the money how you like on your project, so that you can give it your best shot.
idea

JUST SCIENCE

Any PhD level scientist can apply anonymously by submitting a one-page research rationale and a graphical abstract. We select ideas, not resumes
no hassle

NO HASSLE

The application process is fast. We don’t ask for cumbersome reporting. We don’t claim IP. We may just offer partnership opportunities based on your results.

Eligible topics

to get things off the ground
theme 1

Progressing stem cell culture and cell therapy products through biomimetic strategies

theme 2

Upgrading stem-cell products and manufacturing processes using new technologies and scientific approaches

theme 3

Improving the quality control and safety profile of stem cells and stem cell-derived transplants

Enhancing the engraftment, integration and long-term survival of stem-cell derived transplants

Grant jury

Bringing together stem cell biology, Gene editing & biophysics
Prof Peter Andrews
iPSC genomic integrity

Emeritus Prof. Peter ANDREWS
University of Sheffield, UK

Prof L Mahadevan
BIOPHYSICS

Prof. L. MAHADEVAN
Harvard University, USA

Marta Shahbazi
DEVELOPMENTAL Biology

Marta SHAHBAZI, PhD
MRC Lab of Mol. Biology, Cambridge, UK

Justin Eyquem
GENE EDITING

Justin EYQUEM, PhD
University of California San Francisco, USA

Shin Kawamata
STEM CELL THERAPY QUALITY & MANUFACTURING

Shin KAWAMATA, MD, PhD
R&D Center for Cell Therapy, FBRI, Kobe, Japan

Pierre Nassoy
BioIMAGING & OPTOFLUIDICS

Pierre NASSOY, PhD
CNRS, France

Key dates & deadlines

No grant for 2023, come back next year !

Key dates & deadlines

From application to award

Applications

May 1st : Applications open

June 30th : Applications closed

Nominations

July-August : Applications review

Aug. 30th : 10 nominees announced

Award

End of Sept : 15 min interviews with jury

October : Award announcement

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Applications open on

MAY 1st 2022

Submission of an application will constitute your acceptance of official contest rules.

You can download the template for your research project here,
and the template for the graphical abstract here.
The online application form will be available on May 1st.

Application form