Faculty Seed Grants (CRCC, 2026–27)
UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee Faculty Seed Grants fund innovative research across all disciplines on any aspect of cancer, supporting both early-career and established UC faculty.
Funder: University of California - Office of The President
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (LOI) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $85,000 for one year (Faculty Seed Grants); optional $10,000 supplement for trainee support; ~25–30% funding rate.
Summary: Supports innovative, faculty-led research across all disciplines addressing any aspect of cancer at University of California campuses.
Key Information: Only UC Academic Senate faculty with ≤$350,000 in annual direct research support may apply; LOI required.
Description
The Faculty Seed Grants administered by the UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) are designed to support meritorious, faculty-led research projects addressing any aspect of cancer, including its origins, prevention, detection, treatment, and cure. The program welcomes proposals from all disciplines and research types—ranging from basic and applied science to clinical and community-based research—provided the work is directly relevant to cancer. The goal is to foster innovative research that can serve as a foundation for future, larger-scale funding.
Awards are made in two categories:
- New Assistant Professor (NAP): For early-career faculty within 1–6 years of their initial UC appointment.
- Regular (REG): For established faculty not eligible for the NAP category.
Projects may include interdisciplinary approaches and are encouraged to address cancer health disparities or impacts on at-risk communities. A $10,000 supplement is available for PIs to support undergraduate, master’s, or post-baccalaureate trainees.
