Faculty Pilot Research Grant
Forecasted
The Faculty Pilot Research Grant from MUSC supports faculty-led, early-stage global health research projects in low- and middle-income countries to generate preliminary data and foster international collaboration.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award for a 12-month pilot project; several awards made annually.
Summary: Supports MUSC faculty in launching early-stage global health research projects in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Information: For full-time MUSC faculty only; salary and indirect costs are not allowed.
Description
The Faculty Pilot Research Grant from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Center for Global Health provides seed funding to MUSC faculty to catalyze innovative, early-stage research projects in global health. The program targets research conducted in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), aiming to generate preliminary data that can lead to larger-scale external funding. The grant is designed to advance global health, improve health equity, and foster sustainable international partnerships.
