21st Century Cures Act: Regenerative Medicine Initiative - Research Projects

Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

The Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) was established by the 21st Century Cures Act to accelerate progress in the field by supporting clinical research on adult stem cells, while promoting scientific rigor and protecting patient safety. This initiative is a trans-NIH effort, in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Regenerative medicine is an emerging area of science that holds great promise for treating and even curing a variety of injuries and diseases. Rege

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Helps researchers develop new treatments using adult stem cells. Provides funding for clinical research projects in regenerative medicine.

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Funding
$913,996 - $6,144,154
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

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What Is This Program?

The RMIP is one of four Innovation Projects authorized under the Cures Act; the others are the Precision Medicine Initiative (โ€œAll of Usโ€), the Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot, and the BRAIN Initiative. The NIH RMIP launched following passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, which authorized $30 million over four years โ€œfor clinical research to further the field of regenerative medicine using adult stem cells.โ€ NIH continues to work in close collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to implement the RMIP.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Submit a research proposal
  • Provide representative samples of source stem cells
  • Complete application forms as required
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.nih.gov/regenerative-medicine-innovation-project-rmip/funding-opportunities
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
September 21, 2025Earliest Submission Date
October 22, 2025Application Due Date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • clinical research on adult stem cells
  • characterization of source stem cells
  • clinical-grade stem cell products
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Allowed
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds is required

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

pharesda@nhlbi.nih.gov
3018277968

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