# Call for Proposals - 2026 CAPSTONE GRANTS The HSCI is committed to advancing basic science to clinical applications in regenerative medicine. We are now seeking applications for 3–5-year RO1 level (~$250K/investigator/year) capstone projects that incorporate evolving technologies to resolve issues in regenerative biology with a clear line of sight to human application and a compelling public impact. All projects will be led by a Principal or Affiliated Faculty member of HSCI and involve 2-5 investigators with Harvard faculty appointments. March 05, 2026 ## **Call for Proposals** ## **2026 HSCI CAPSTONE GRANTS** ### AWARD AMOUNT $250,000/investigator/year ### DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION Monday, March 23, 2026 The HSCI is committed to advancing basic science to clinical applications in regenerative medicine. We are now seeking applications for 3–5-year RO1 level (~$250K/investigator/year) capstone projects that incorporate evolving technologies to resolve issues in regenerative biology with a clear line of sight to human application and a compelling public impact. Capstone Program letter of intent (LOI) applications require: 1\. One page (1-3 paragraphs) stating the big idea, the problem to be solved and what technologies will be employed 2\. A list of the 2-5 investigators involved 3\. The PI who must be a Principal or Affiliated Faculty member of the HSCI 4\. Submission via a single PDF emailed to Robert Perez, HSCI Grants Officer, 5\. Due date: March 23, 2026 ### **Eligibility Criteria** All projects will be led by a Principal or Affiliated Faculty member of HSCI and involve 2-5 investigators with Harvard faculty appointments. ### **Letter of Intent Requirements** 1. One page (1-3 paragraphs) stating the big idea, the problem to be solved and what technologies will be employed 2. A list of the 2-5 investigators involved. 3. The PI who must be a Principal or Affiliated Faculty member of the HSCI. ### **SUBMISSION PROCESS** Applicants must submit their Letter of Intent by the submission deadline. - Submission is via a single PDF emailed to Robert Perez, HSCI Grants Officer, at - Letters of Intent should be submitted no later than March 23, 2026 #### **INQUIRIES** Questions about the HSCI Seed Grant Program may be addressed to Robert Perez, HSCI Grants Officer, . Thank you for your interest in HSCI. --- Attachments- [ picture\_as\_pdf 2026 \_ HSCI Capstone \_ Annoucement.pdf ](/sites/g/files/omnuum10026/files/2026-03/2026%20_%20HSCI%20Capstone%20_%20Annoucement.pdf) --- See also:- [ Announcement ](/news-type/announcement) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)