Family Support Award
ForecastedInternal — University of California San Francisco only
The Family Support Award from UCSF helps faculty researchers sustain their scientific projects during periods of significant family caregiving responsibilities.
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Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Fall Cycle, projected) | March 2027 (Spring Cycle, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 for a one-year, non-renewable project; direct costs only.
Summary: Supplemental funding for UCSF faculty researchers to maintain research productivity during periods of significant family caregiving responsibilities.
Description
The Family Support Award at UCSF is designed to provide supplemental funding for faculty researchers who are experiencing significant but temporary family caregiving responsibilities that impact their research productivity. The award aims to bridge gaps in research activities caused by caregiving demands, supporting activities such as generating preliminary data, PI salary for research or grant writing, and funding research personnel or materials. The program specifically targets faculty who must care for children, elderly parents, partners, or other loved ones, and encourages applicants to describe any personal or professional circumstances that may further complicate their caregiving responsibilities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that talented researchers can sustain or extend their research programs during critical caregiving periods.
