Faculty Research Grants
UCSB's Faculty Research Grants provide small-scale funding to support innovative faculty research, prioritizing early career projects and initiatives with high potential for scholarly impact.
Funder: University of California Santa Barbara
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Faculty Research Grants application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; typically for one fiscal year (July 1–June 30), with possible 1-year extension.
Summary: Small grants supporting UCSB faculty research initiatives, professional development, and seed funding for high-impact or early career projects.
Description
The Faculty Research Grants Program at UC Santa Barbara provides competitive, small-scale funding to support faculty research and professional development across campus. Funded by the Chancellor and administered by the UCSB Academic Senate, the program aims to advance scholarly excellence, foster innovation, and assist faculty—especially early career researchers or those lacking other funding sources. The grants may serve as seed money for new projects, supplement ongoing research, or help prepare proposals for extramural funding. Priority is given to early career faculty, projects without other funding, and proposals with high potential for impact or for leveraging further external support.
