Pearl Chase Research Grants
The Pearl Chase Research Grants fund UCSB faculty research advancing community development, conservation, or historic preservation in the Santa Barbara region.
Funder: University of California Santa Barbara
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; 1-year grant period with possible 1-year extension.
Summary: Supports UCSB faculty research on local community development, conservation, or historic preservation in Santa Barbara.
Key Information: Only Academic Senate members or Professional Researcher Series at UCSB are eligible.
Description
The Pearl Chase Research Grants provide funding to support faculty research at UCSB that advances local community development, conservation, or historic preservation, with a focus on the Santa Barbara region. Named after Dr. Pearl Chase, whose contributions shaped Santa Barbara’s unique character, the grants are made possible by an endowment she established. The program honors her legacy by funding research that preserves and enriches Santa Barbara’s heritage, including its architecture, parks, historic landmarks, and community organizations.
