Re-Entry Category Project Award
UCSF’s Re-Entry Category Project Award funds research projects by investigators returning to research after career interruptions, focusing on generating preliminary data for future grant applications.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Fall cycle, projected) | March 2027 (Spring cycle, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per project for a one-year period; direct costs only.
Summary: Supports UCSF-affiliated investigators resuming research after non-traditional career paths, with a focus on generating preliminary data for future extramural funding.
Key Information: Only one application per PI per cycle; eligibility limited to UCSF faculty and select appointees.
Description
The Re-Entry Category Project Award is designed to assist UCSF investigators who have taken non-traditional career paths—such as relocating for family or dedicating time to teaching or clinical practice—and now wish to re-engage in research. The program funds well-focused projects that are likely to generate preliminary data supporting future independent (extramural) grant applications. Proposals should clearly articulate the project's aims, feasibility, and how results will position the applicant for future funding. The review process emphasizes scientific significance, innovation, investigator qualifications, and the likelihood of leading to independent funding. Involvement of experienced mentors or collaborators is encouraged.
