Discovery Pilot Grant
The MUSC SCTR Discovery Pilot Grant funds interdisciplinary translational science projects that foster innovative, team-based research and generate preliminary data for future grant applications.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: April 3, 2026 (Spring Cycle) | October 9, 2026 (Fall Cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 in direct costs for a 12-month project period
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary translational science projects that foster innovative team-based research at MUSC.
Key Information: Interdisciplinary team collaboration is required; only one active SCTR grant per PI at a time.
Description
The Discovery Pilot Grant, offered by the South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research (SCTR) Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), funds pilot translational science projects that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration. This mechanism is designed to help teams collect preliminary data, develop new research collaborations, and advance innovative research with the goal of supporting future extramural grant applications and impactful dissemination of findings.
