The Pelotonia Scholars Program
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The Pelotonia Scholars Program supports Ohio State students and postdoctoral researchers in mentored cancer research across disciplines to advance cancer science and develop independent investigators.
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Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Spring cycle) | July 2027 (Fall cycle)
Funding Amounts: Undergraduate: up to $12,000 for one year; graduate: around $34,000 annually for two years; medical: $34,000 for one year; postdoctoral: two-year awards
Summary: Supports Ohio State trainees from any discipline conducting innovative cancer research and developing toward independent research careers.
Key Information: Postdoctoral awards require a $10,000 annual matching contribution and Pelotonia participation by scholars and mentors.
Description
The Pelotonia Scholars Program at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James supports multidisciplinary cancer research by undergraduate, graduate and medical students and postdoctoral researchers. Established in 2010 and supported by Pelotonia, the program funds the next generation of scientists working toward a cancer-free world. Research may come from any discipline, including traditional sciences, engineering, history, business and computer science, provided it advances cancer research.
The awards offer mentored research experiences that help trainees develop independent projects and the potential to become independent investigators. Undergraduate scholars combine summer and academic-year research, while medical scholars take a year focused on full-time research. A committee of Ohio State basic, translational and clinical researchers oversees the program and reviews applications.
