Funding Opportunities
The Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET) supports innovative research in cell engineering and cell-based therapies across Columbia University. Through its pilot funding programs, CICET provides targeted support for preclinical projects that benefit from cross-disciplinary collaboration and specialized expertise. These funding opportunities are intended to advance the development and evaluation of cell-based therapeutic approaches and to strengthen the foundation for future translational progress.
Pilot Awards
Pinkus Exploratory Cell Therapy Award
A signature pilot award supporting exceptional early-career investigators pursuing innovative cell engineering approaches, established through a philanthropic partnership with the Pinkus Foundation.
Exploratory Cell Engineering Awards
Pilot awards that support early-stage, preclinical research advancing novel concepts, tools, and technologies in cell engineering with potential relevance to cell-based therapeutic applications.
Translational Cell Therapy Awards
Pilot awards that support advanced preclinical studies focused on establishing feasibility, efficacy, and safety for defined cell therapy strategies, with an emphasis on generating data to support translational advancement.