What is the purpose of the Stem Cell grant program?
• To advance New Jersey’s position as a leader in scientific research and bring the benefits of stem cell research to New Jersey residents • To encourage and enable the state’s renowned research and life sciences communities to develop quality, innovative treatments for patients • To support ground-breaking research that contributes to the understanding of stem cells and their potential • To generate economic opportunity and job growth in New Jersey by accelerating commercialization of new therapies and new technologies related to stem cell research How does the Stem Cell Research Grant program work? The Commission on Science and Technology made grant applications available to New Jersey researchers in December. Proposals will be reviewed along parallel tracks — science and ethics – and then discussed and voted on during an open, public meeting of the Commission. The Commission expects to make awards by the middle of October 2008. What kinds of research will be eligible for funding? S
