Independence Support Award supports UCSF investigators with bridge funding for research that addresses critiques of unfunded proposals and generates data to strengthen independent research grant applications.
Re-Entry Category Project Award supports UCSF investigators returning to research, funding pilot studies that generate preliminary findings to help them pursue independent extramural research funding.
Hardship Awards support UCSF investigators facing temporary funding gaps, funding essential research activity, personnel, and preliminary data to sustain projects while they pursue future support.
Pilot for Established Investigators supports established UCSF researchers conducting biomedical pilot studies to generate publication data and build a foundation for subsequent independent research funding.
Pilot for Early Career Investigators supports UCSF early-career researchers conducting biomedical pilot studies to establish feasibility and build toward fully funded independent research grants.
Shared Technology Awards support UCSF investigators with shared research equipment, software, and data hardware, prioritizing novel technology to serve multiple researchers and benefit the campus community.