Pre-Clinical & Clinical Concepts Award
Rapid pilot funding for MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers to generate preliminary data for cancer-related pre-clinical or clinical projects that support new grants or clinical trials.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted and reviewed continuously)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per award | Project period up to 12 months
Summary: Rapid pilot funding for cancer-related pre-clinical or clinical projects needing preliminary data to strengthen grant applications or clinical trials at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
Key Information: Open only to cancer-focused projects at MUSC; rapid review and funding process.
Description
This opportunity provides rapid pilot funding for cancer-related pre-clinical or clinical research projects at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center. The award is designed to support projects that require preliminary or supportive data to strengthen new or resubmitted grant applications, or to enhance ongoing clinical trials. The mechanism aims for quick turnaround in both review and funding, enabling researchers to seize time-sensitive opportunities to improve the competitiveness of their external grant submissions. Projects must align with Hollings Cancer Center’s strategic priorities and are expected to catalyze innovative, translational cancer research.
