Internal Opportunities
UC San Diego's Internal Opportunities platform offers a wide range of centralized research funding programs for faculty, researchers, and students across all major disciplines.
Funder: University of California San Diego
Due Dates: March 13, 2026 (General Campus, Health Sciences, Marine Sciences, Bridge Grants) | June 30, 2026 (Travel/Conference, EDI, Social Sciences) | July 15, 2026 (Women's Health Innovation) | Rolling/varies by program
Funding Amounts: Ranges from $500 (travel/event) to $300,000+ (research); typical research awards $10,000–$40,000; some programs up to $600,000 or higher.
Summary: UC San Diego's Internal Opportunities platform aggregates dozens of internal funding programs for faculty, researchers, and students across disciplines.
Key Information: Opportunities, deadlines, and eligibility vary by program—check each call for specifics.
Description
UC San Diego's Internal Opportunities is a centralized platform listing a wide range of internal funding programs offered by over 30 campus units and the wider UC system. The site enables faculty, researchers, and students to browse, filter, and apply to current funding opportunities, including research grants, travel awards, pilot funding, bridge support, event sponsorship, and more. Programs are regularly updated and cover all major disciplines including STEM, social sciences, arts and humanities, and health sciences.
