SCTR Voucher Program
The SCTR Voucher Program at MUSC funds faculty research by supporting preliminary data collection and enhancing project rigor across diverse scientific fields.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per voucher; funds may be used for research services and supplies.
Summary: Provides MUSC faculty with targeted support to collect preliminary data, improve research quality, or develop translational research focus.
Key Information: Only one voucher per MUSC IRB/IACUC-approved study per year; application windows are rolling within set periods.
Description
The SCTR Voucher Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) offers small, targeted funding to help MUSC faculty investigators gather preliminary data, enhance the rigor or safety of their projects, and build translational research capacity. Vouchers support a range of research activities—including clinical, translational, basic, and community research—by reimbursing costs for eligible research services and supplies. This mechanism is designed to strengthen subsequent grant proposals and foster innovative, multidisciplinary science at MUSC.
