Core Award for Research and Development (CARD)
UCSF's CARD grant funds core facilities to develop or acquire innovative research technologies and services not currently available, boosting campus-wide scientific capabilities and collaboration.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$100,000 per award; 1–2 awards; funds must be spent within 3 years
Summary: Supports UCSF core facilities in acquiring or developing innovative technologies/services not currently available, to enhance campus-wide research capabilities.
Key Information: Requires participation of at least three PIs and 5% minimum matching funds; for certified or intended Campus Cores only.
Description
The Core Award for Research and Development (CARD) is designed to advance research infrastructure at UCSF by providing funding for the acquisition or development of novel, state-of-the-art technology and services through UCSF core facilities. The goal is to enable these cores to offer new or improved resources that are not currently available at UCSF, thereby broadening access to cutting-edge instrumentation and services for the research community. The program emphasizes collaboration, requiring support and participation from at least three principal investigators (PIs), and aims to foster sustainable, high-impact research capabilities across the campus.
