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Empire State Development NY FIRST Program

Grants to NY State medical schools to recruit or retain world-class life science researchers focused on translational research with clear commercialization paths. Maximum $1M grant; requires $2:$1 match in non-state funds.

About this program

Grants to NY State medical schools to recruit or retain world-class life science researchers focused on translational research with clear commercialization paths. Maximum $1M grant; requires $2:$1 match in non-state funds.

Eligibility

NY State medical schools recruiting or retaining principal investigators with translational research history and demonstrable commercialization path. Researcher must be hired from outside NY or retained from a competing offer.

Funding Categories

Life Sciences / Research