Bridge to Population Science Award
The Bridge to Population Science Award at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center funds interdisciplinary cancer research that connects prevention, biology, and therapeutics to advance innovative scientific collaborations.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application window opens, projected) | February 2027 (final/full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for a 12-month project; typically 2 awards annually; 1-year duration with possible 1-year no-cost extension (approval required).
Summary: Supports new interdisciplinary cancer research collaborations between MUSC Hollings Cancer Center programs, bridging prevention, biology, and therapeutics.
Key Information: Must involve at least one member from Cancer Prevention & Control and one from either Cancer Biology & Immunology or Developmental Cancer Therapeutics; cancer relevance required.
Description
The Bridge to Population Science Award at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center provides pilot funding to foster innovative, interdisciplinary partnerships that span the Cancer Prevention & Control, Cancer Biology & Immunology, and Developmental Cancer Therapeutics research programs. The award aims to bridge fundamental biological insights with population-level impact to advance cancer prevention and control strategies. Projects must demonstrate cancer relevance and prioritize new collaborations, with an emphasis on leveraging shared resources and supporting future extramural funding.
