Bridge to Population Science Award
The Bridge to Population Science Award from MUSC promotes new interdisciplinary cancer research collaborations that bridge basic, translational, and population science.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (intake opens) | February 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award; 12 months; two awards anticipated per cycle
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary pilot collaborations in cancer research among MUSC Hollings Cancer Center members.
Key Information: Must involve new partnerships between specific Hollings research programs and use at least one shared resource.
Description
The Bridge to Population Science Award is an intramural funding opportunity at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center. Its aim is to foster innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations between members of the Cancer Prevention & Control research program and those in either the Cancer Biology & Immunology or Developmental Cancer Therapeutics research programs. The award is designed to bridge gaps between scientific disciplines, catalyze promising cancer research, and align with the Hollings Cancer Center’s strategic priorities. Projects must demonstrate strong potential for future extramural funding and advance impactful cancer discoveries.
