Research Acceleration and Catalyst Programs
ForecastedInternal — University of California Davis only
UC Davis’ Research Acceleration and Catalyst Programs fund collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams to boost competitiveness for major external grants.
Funder: University of California Davis
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Internal awards; typical funding supports large-scale interdisciplinary proposal development—exact amounts vary by project.
Summary: Supports UC Davis faculty in pursuing major interdisciplinary external research funding opportunities.
Key Information: Only UC Davis faculty and staff are eligible; designed for collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.
Description
The Research Acceleration and Catalyst Programs at UC Davis are internal funding mechanisms designed to empower faculty and staff researchers by enabling, facilitating, and supporting the pursuit of large-scale interdisciplinary funding opportunities. These programs provide essential resources to help faculty teams form innovative collaborations and enhance their competitiveness for major external grants, particularly those requiring cross-disciplinary approaches.
