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 total)
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary teams developing collaborative cancer research aligned with Hollings Cancer Center priorities and positioned for future external funding.
Key Information: Teams must include at least three investigators across disciplines.
Description
The Team Science Award is an intramural funding opportunity offered by the Medical University of South Carolina through Hollings Cancer Center. It supports high-quality, collaborative cancer research that brings investigators across disciplines together around shared research priorities. The program forms part of Hollings’ support for faculty conducting cancer-related research and clinical services.
The award aims to catalyze promising research aligned with Hollings’ strategic priority focus areas and demonstrating strong potential for future extramural support. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative thinking, with inter-programmatic and inter-institutional teams highly encouraged. Projects with translational potential are encouraged, but translation is not required.
