Grass Roots Research Award
Internal — Medical University of South Carolina only
Grass Roots Research Award supports faculty cancer research across basic, translational, clinical, and population science to address needs identified by community members and local stakeholders.
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Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (Applications open) | July 26, 2027 (Fall 2027 cycle deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for 12 months
Summary: Supports innovative faculty cancer research responding directly to needs identified by community members and local stakeholders.
Key Information: Projects must directly address community-identified needs across basic, translational, clinical, or population science.
Description
The Grass Roots Research Award is an intramural funding opportunity administered by the Medical University of South Carolina’s Hollings Cancer Center. It supports innovative cancer research across basic, translational, clinical, and population science that directly responds to needs identified by community members and local stakeholders. The award brings community priorities into the focus of faculty cancer research.
The award sits within Hollings’ broader intramural support program for faculty conducting cancer-related research and clinical services. These opportunities foster interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative thinking, and translational research. They aim to catalyze promising projects aligned with the Center’s strategic priority focus areas and demonstrating strong potential for future extramural support.
