Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (Fall 2026 deadline) | January 29, 2027 (Spring 2027 deadline; category availability must be confirmed)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 per year for two years ($150,000 total)
Summary: Seed funding supports Ohio State investigators and community partners conducting cancer research intended to lead to a peer-reviewed NCI grant application.
Key Information: Each principal investigator must participate in Pelotonia and raise at least $1,250, subject to stated exceptions.
Description
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Community-Based Partnership Awards support investigators working with community entities on hypothesis-driven, cancer-focused studies. Administered through the Intramural Research Program (IRP) with Pelotonia and donor support, the awards make community participation central to the research project. Seed funding helps investigators generate preliminary data and publications that strengthen competitiveness for a peer-reviewed National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant application.
Ohio State researchers in any area of scientific investigation may apply. Partnerships can connect investigators with community cancer coalitions, local American Cancer Society units, researchers at other universities, and community care settings. The program emphasizes innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, potential impact on cancer treatment, contribution to the cancer center’s mission, and the likelihood of future NCI funding.
