Research Acceleration and Catalyst Programs
UC Davis's Research Acceleration and Catalyst Programs support faculty in launching interdisciplinary research projects to foster collaboration and position teams for major external funding.
Funder: University of California Davis
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size and duration vary; typically supports interdisciplinary project initiation and development.
Summary: Supports UC Davis faculty in launching collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects and pursuing major external funding.
Key Information: Internal UC Davis program; open only to faculty and staff researchers at UC Davis.
Description
The Research Acceleration and Catalyst Programs at UC Davis are designed to empower faculty by providing resources to initiate and advance large-scale, interdisciplinary research projects. These awards aim to foster campus-wide collaborations that position faculty teams to compete for significant external funding opportunities. The program is part of UC Davis’s internal funding portfolio and is managed by the Office of Research.
