The Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2006 was established by the Governor and the Maryland General Assembly during the 2006 legislative session and created the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund. This fund is continued through an appropriation in Governor Martin O'Malley's annual budget.
The purpose of the Fund is to promote state-funded stem cell research and cures through grants and loans to public and private entities in the State.
To date, over $56 million and 140 research grants have been funded in the first three years and our fourth year of the program with a budget of $12.4 million is currently under way.
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission Receives 141 Applications for Funding - 41 applications propose collaborative projects between for-profits and not-forprofits in response to the Commission's request.Read more>
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission Receives Record Interest for Fourth Year of Funding - Commission receives 193 Letters of Intent, largest response in the history of the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund.Read more>
Maryland Stem Cell Commission Issues Requests for Applications - The Maryland Stem Cell Commission has issued today three official Requests for Applications (RFAs) for funding through the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund under the Maryland Stem Cell Research Act. Read more>
