The Pelotonia Scholars Program
The Pelotonia Scholars Program funds Ohio State students and postdocs to conduct innovative, multidisciplinary cancer research under faculty mentorship.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: January 15–February 15, 2026 (All tracks: undergraduate, graduate, medical, postdoc) | June 15–July 15, 2026 (Graduate and postdoc only)
Funding Amounts: Undergraduate: up to $12,000/year; Medical/Graduate: $34,000/year stipend + tuition/fees; Postdoc: $50,000/year (2 years)
Summary: Competitive research scholarships for Ohio State students and postdocs pursuing innovative cancer research in any discipline.
Key Information: OSU affiliation required; multidisciplinary projects encouraged; matching/fundraising commitment may apply.
Description
The Pelotonia Scholars Program at Ohio State University supports the next generation of cancer researchers by providing research scholarships to outstanding undergraduate, graduate, medical, and postdoctoral students. The program is open to all disciplines and aims to accelerate innovative, multidisciplinary cancer research. Scholars receive mentorship from leading OSU researchers and are selected through a rigorous, committee-reviewed process. The program was formerly known as the Pelotonia Fellowship and is funded by proceeds from the annual Pelotonia cycling event.
