Re-Entry Category Project Award
UCSF's Re-Entry Category Project Award supports faculty resuming research careers by funding innovative pilot projects aimed at generating data for future independent grant applications.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per project; direct costs only; one-year duration typical.
Summary: Supports UCSF investigators resuming research careers after non-traditional paths, funding focused pilot projects that build toward future independent grant success.
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 support UCSF investigators who are resuming research careers after pursuing non-traditional pathways, such as relocation for personal reasons or dedicating primary effort to teaching or clinical practice. The award provides up to $30,000 for focused research projects that are well-defined and likely to generate preliminary data supporting future applications for extramural funding. Emphasis is placed on scientific merit, innovation, approach, and the potential to advance the applicant's research career. Proposals must outline a clear plan for obtaining extramural support, and collaboration and mentorship are strongly encouraged.
