Educational Programs
The educational programs presented by the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute prepare the next generation of scientists by providing them with the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and laboratory/field techniques and skills of the life sciences. Our faculty and mentors are committed to delivering a creative and collaborative learning environment for the development and growth of all researchers. We are strongly connected to advancing experiential learning and building public understanding of the living world through educational outreach.
Our mission is to provide outstanding, team-mentored training in basic biomedical and translational research to MD-scientists equipping them with the necessary skills to develop independent and productive academic careers in regenerative medicine. These future leaders of medicine will be well-prepared to develop new, more effective treatments for relevant diseases and related areas.
Applications are now closed.
Our mission is to provide a pathway for postdoctoral trainees to mature into successful independent researchers. Postdocs at CIRM train in a highly collaborative environment, with labs that often work at the forefront of regenerative medicine. Each postdoctoral fellow has the opportunity to acquire the diverse skills needed for an independent career in academia, biotech or beyond. The program provides each trainee with a mentoring committee, funding to attend conferences/courses, and networking opportunities through interactions with visiting scientists, national/international collaborations, journal clubs, research interest groups and annual retreats. Interested trainees will also be given opportunities to teach and mentor students to improve grantsmanship skills.
Applications are now closed.
Our mission is to provide excellence in graduate education in the field of translational science and medicine through a combination of basic science education, innovative research training, and clinical/professional immersion. The program integrates relevant activities and interdisciplinary training during the first year of graduate school—wholly designed to equip students with a strong foundation. Additional courses are available throughout the program, including stem cell biology, ethics, biomanufacturing, and regenerative medicine.
Applications are now closed.
The Summer Program to Accelerate Regenerative medicine Knowledge (SPARK), an initiative of the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), offers high school juniors the opportunity to be mentored in the lab on an intensive, hypothesis-based research assignment. The research focuses on the use of stem cells for translation studies in regenerative medicine, with the goal of accelerating the development of stem cell-based therapies for patients with unmet medical needs.
Application Eligibility
- Applicants must be in their junior year of high school at the time of application (no exceptions to the grade requirement) and at least 16 years old at the start of the program.
- Applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a health, medical, or scientific career.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (visa sponsorship is not available for this program)
- Applicants must reside in Los Angeles or the surrounding area and have reliable transportation to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for the duration of their internship (eight (8) weeks).
- Applicants must be available for the entirety of the program.
Application Overview
- Applicants who accept the invitation to participate in this internship will be required to complete pre-appointment onboarding steps, including an online Cedars-Sinai application (available on this website), acceptance of the appointment letter, new intern paperwork, an in-person health physical, and an HR appointment.
- Attachments: Applicants must submit their resume/CV, high school transcript (official or unofficial) and the Parent/Guardian Information & Consent Forms here.
- Please note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for their in-person appointments and must have a valid work permit on file prior to the internship start date.
Program Overview
- Gain a fundamental understanding of stem cell research.
- Present work to peers and mentors.
- Produce a scientific poster and create a blog highlighting the summer research group project and experience.
- Participate in seminars, career panels, networking events and other enrichment activities.
- List this program on college applications as job experience and/or an extracurricular activity.
- Please note: There will be an off-site trip to the CIRM SPARK Conference. Destination TBD (Possibility of air travel and hotel stay within California)
Important Dates |
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Application Available |
Mid-November |
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Application Open |
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 |
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Application Submission Deadline |
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 |
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Acceptance Notification |
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 |
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Open House |
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 |
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(NEO) Mandatory Orientation |
Monday, June 16, 2025 |
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Program Start Date on Campus |
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 |
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Program End Date |
Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 |
If you have questions, contact [email protected] for more information.
Throughout the school year, researchers from our institute deliver lectures during scheduled science classes. These sessions introduce students to the field of regenerative medicine and latest advancements in stem cell research, inspiring them to explore careers in science.
To further support our community, we are also available to collaborate with teachers to provide large-scale webinars, allowing students to learn from scientists about their research and experiences, even while studying from home. Additionally, our team can participate in school career fairs to share insights into various scientific career paths.
If you're interested in having a scientist visit your school or participate in a webinar, please email [email protected].
SPARK and Research Week Alumni Photos
Have Questions or Need Help?
Contact us if you have questions, or wish to learn more about the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute or the Educational Programs.
Educational Programs
Wafa Tawackoli, PhD, Program Director
Lucia McLaughlin, Program Coordinator
Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute
Pavilion, Eighth Floor
8700 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Fax: 310-248-8066
