Goals 

The NRP 63 has the following three goals: first, to support basic research on stem cells and regenerative medicine, second, to encourage scientists with an excellent track record in developmental and cell biology to engage in this field, and third, to recruit and train young scientists in this field. It should be realised that the ultimate goal of this research is to provide applications in regenerative medicine. Each grant proposal should therefore explain the long-term perspectives and the potential for therapeutic use. For research on legal and ethical questions in stem cell biology, current concepts and existing laws should be scrutinised and future developments should be anticipated and discussed.

In general, the programme should enhance the international visibility of Swiss research in stem cell and regenerative medicine.