ASSCR/NSCFA Near Miss Scheme
The National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia (NSCFA) is partnering with the Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) in a new NSCFA Near‑Miss Funding Program to provide targeted bridging support for stem cell researchers whose National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) applications were highly ranked but not funded. Commencing with the 2026 NHMRC Investigator Grant round, the program will provide up to two grants of $100,000 to support eligible stem cell research applications that were competitive but not funded. The funding will provide 12‑month bridging support, enabling researchers to maintain critical staff, complete key experiments, and strengthen their programs for resubmission to major funding bodies.
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Join ASSCR to gain exclusive access to networking opportunities with leading international and national stem-cell researchers, reduced registration fees for conferences, financial support for students, and regular updates on the latest developments in stem-cell research.

