Faculty Pilot Research Grant
ForecastedInternal — Medical University of South Carolina only
Faculty Pilot Research Grant supports MUSC faculty conducting pilot global health research in low- and middle-income countries to generate preliminary data for larger external research grants.
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Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award for 12 months
Summary: Supports MUSC faculty pilot research in low- and middle-income countries to generate preliminary data for larger external grants.
Key Information: PIs must hold a primary MUSC faculty appointment and cannot have existing funding supporting the proposed research.
Description
The MUSC Center for Global Health provides annual, competitive seed grants to help faculty launch early-stage global health research and advance scientific discoveries in low- and middle-income countries. The program aims to generate preliminary findings that investigators can leverage for larger external awards, catalyze new initiatives, and build bridges between disciplines.
Since 2013, the program has supported faculty from every MUSC college in developing global partnerships with universities, government agencies, community organizations, and nongovernmental organizations. Research may examine disease prevalence, test interventions, assess health services, develop health technologies, or use laboratory samples from low-income settings. The Center and its Advisory Board have a special interest in COVID-19, emerging infectious diseases, and related surveillance in low- and middle-income countries.
