Team Science Award, Fall 2027 supports interdisciplinary investigators developing collaborative cancer research aligned with Hollings Cancer Center’s priorities and positioned for future external funding.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (Applications open) | July 26, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per year for up to two years ($300,000 maximum)
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary teams developing high-quality collaborative cancer research with potential for future extramural funding.
Key Information: Teams must include at least three investigators across disciplines; translational potential is encouraged but not required.
The Team Science Award is an intramural funding opportunity administered by the Medical University of South Carolina’s Hollings Cancer Center. It supports the development of high-quality, collaborative cancer research by bringing together investigators across disciplines. Inter-programmatic and inter-institutional teams are highly encouraged, and projects with translational potential are welcomed without making translation a mandatory feature.
The award is part of Hollings’ support for faculty conducting cancer-related research and clinical services. These funding opportunities foster interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative thinking, and translational research. Their goal is to catalyze promising cancer research aligned with Hollings’ strategic priority focus areas and demonstrating strong potential for future extramural support.