The Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Award funds research at MUSC addressing physical, psychosocial, and economic challenges faced by cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for a 12-month project period
Summary: Supports research addressing the physical, psychosocial, and economic challenges faced by cancer survivors and their caregivers.
The Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Award, offered by the Medical University of South Carolina’s Hollings Cancer Center, provides intramural funding for innovative research that addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by cancer survivors and their caregivers. The award supports projects exploring physical, psychosocial, and economic impacts of cancer survivorship—including financial toxicity, employment issues, and overall well-being. Research methodologies may include clinical, health services, psychosocial, or economic approaches, and projects should align with the Hollings Cancer Center’s strategic priorities. The goal is to generate impactful findings and preliminary data to support future external funding applications.