GAIN Collaborative Research Program (CRP)
Forecasted
The GAIN Collaborative Research Program (CRP) from South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA funds interdisciplinary AI, life sciences, and bioengineering research partnerships to advance biomedical and AI-enabled device innovation.
Funder: South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (full proposal) | August 2027 (full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $70,000 per project (18 months); up to $85,000 if a clinical/industry collaborator is included.
Summary: Supports collaborative research in AI, life sciences, and bioengineering among South Carolina universities and PUIs/HBCUs to advance biomedical and AI-enabled device innovation.
Key Information: Requires collaboration between a research university and a PUI/HBCU; eligibility limited to South Carolina faculty.
Description
The GAIN Collaborative Research Program (CRP) is designed to foster robust, interdisciplinary research partnerships between faculty at South Carolina’s research universities (Clemson, MUSC, USC Columbia) and primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs), including HBCUs. The program supports projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence, life and social sciences, and bioengineering, with the goal of advancing research capacity and innovation in biomedical devices, AI, and digital twin technologies. GAIN CRP is closely aligned with the ADAPT in SC initiative and encourages projects that integrate research, education, workforce development, and industry engagement. The program places strong emphasis on mentorship, workforce training, and building competitiveness for future extramural funding.
