Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology

PIIO Priority Research Funding Opportunities

Apply for technology and manuscript vouchers to receive funding from the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology.

The OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) Priority Research Program provides critical resources to strategic immuno-oncology (IO) projects and initiatives as part of the Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMPD) within the PIIO. We are excited to accept applications for the following Priority Research Program funding mechanisms:

Technology Voucher Program

This program offers up to $100,000 in voucher funding to support projects that develop or enhance innovative technologies within the PIIO Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMDP). Proposals should demonstrate substantial benefit to the PIIO research community through the creation or application of advanced technologies. Learn more about the technology voucher program

Manuscript Voucher Program

This program provides up to $100,000 in voucher funding for research projects nearing manuscript submission or resubmission. Priority will be given to projects that are highly innovative and have therapeutic potential, and that have been deemed favorable by journal editors with “major revision” status after in-depth review. Learn more about the manuscript voucher program

Eligibility and Key Dates

  • Open to all PIIO members.
  • Applications will normally be reviewed twice per year (including February 28, 2025 and August 31, 2025).

Application Process

For detailed application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and additional information, please see the respective RFAs.

Submit applications to James Fant (James.Fant@osumc.edu) as a single PDF.

We encourage you to take advantage of these exciting opportunities to advance your research and contribute to the PIIO’s mission of driving innovation in immuno-oncology.