Intramural Research Program (IRP)
Ohio State University's Intramural Research Program funds innovative, collaborative cancer research and early-career development, with special support for projects on young adult and early-onset cancers.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: January 30, 2026 (Spring cycle) | August 31, 2026 (Fall cycle, 5:00 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year for 2 years (most categories, including BRIDGE); up to 3 BRIDGE Awards per cycle; no indirect costs.
Summary: Internal seed funding for cancer-focused research at Ohio State, supporting innovative projects and early-career development through multiple grant categories.
Key Information: PI(s) must participate in Pelotonia fundraising and meet a $1,250 minimum; only one PI/co-PI application per cycle.
Description
The Intramural Research Program (IRP) at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC – James) provides internal, peer-reviewed seed funding to catalyze innovative cancer research across the university. Supported primarily by Pelotonia fundraising, the IRP funds projects that generate preliminary data and publications to strengthen future NCI grant applications. The program offers several grant categories, including Idea Grants, Early-Career Awards, Community-Based Partnership Awards, Clinical Trial Grants, and BRIDGE Awards (focused on young adult and early-onset cancers). Funding is distributed twice annually and aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations, support career development, and accelerate the translation of research into clinical impact.
