Grass Roots Research Award (Fall 2026)
ForecastedInternal — Medical University of South Carolina only
The Grass Roots Research Award from the Medical University of South Carolina funds interdisciplinary, community-driven cancer research to generate pilot data for future studies.
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Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project for 12 months (pilot funding)
Summary: Supports community-driven, interdisciplinary cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to generate pilot data for future extramural funding.
Description
The Grass Roots Research Award, administered by the Medical University of South Carolina's Hollings Cancer Center, is designed to advance innovative cancer research projects that are directly shaped by the needs and priorities of local communities and stakeholders. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences, with the goal of generating preliminary data that can support future, larger-scale funding applications. Projects should align with the Hollings Cancer Center’s strategic focus areas, demonstrate meaningful community engagement, and leverage the center’s infrastructure and resources to address real-world cancer challenges. This award is part of the Hollings intramural funding portfolio, fostering impactful, community-driven cancer research.
