The Team Science Award from the Medical University of South Carolina funds interdisciplinary teams to conduct innovative, collaborative cancer research aligned with Hollings Cancer Center priorities.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | July 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per year for up to two years (max $300,000/project)
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary teams conducting innovative, collaborative cancer research aligned with Hollings Cancer Center priorities.
Key Information: Teams must include at least three investigators from different disciplines; MUSC/Hollings affiliation required.
The Team Science Award from the Medical University of South Carolina’s Hollings Cancer Center is designed to catalyze high-impact, collaborative cancer research that bridges basic, clinical, and population science. This intramural grant supports interdisciplinary teams—each with at least three investigators from different scientific backgrounds—encouraging collaborations that cross programmatic and institutional boundaries. The goal is to foster innovative research aligned with Hollings Cancer Center’s strategic priorities and to position teams for future external funding. Projects may span basic, translational, clinical, or population science, with an emphasis on creativity, integration of diverse expertise, and advancing the field of cancer research.