The Pre-Clinical & Clinical Concepts Award from MUSC funds pilot cancer research to generate key data supporting future grants or clinical trials.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: Rolling (no set deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 total costs per project | Up to 12 months per award
Summary: Provides rapid pilot funding for cancer-related pre-clinical and clinical research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to generate data supporting future grant applications or clinical trials.
Key Information: Applications accepted continuously; only MUSC faculty are eligible.
The Pre-Clinical & Clinical Concepts Award from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center is an intramural pilot funding opportunity designed to catalyze innovative cancer-related pre-clinical and clinical research. The program specifically supports projects that require preliminary or supportive data to strengthen future grant submissions, resubmissions, or ongoing clinical trials. Emphasizing a streamlined review and rapid funding decision process, this award is intended to help MUSC faculty quickly pursue promising research directions aligned with Hollings Cancer Center’s strategic priorities and with high potential for future extramural funding.