Research Catalyst Program (RCP)
The USC Research Catalyst Program funds interdisciplinary, faculty-led research projects with high potential for innovation, external funding, and societal impact across diverse scientific fields.
Funder: University of Southern California
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: Varies by topic area; different budget caps and requirements apply.
Summary: Supports USC faculty-led interdisciplinary research projects with strong potential for research and societal impact.
Key Information: Program is not currently accepting applications; future cycles are anticipated but not guaranteed.
Description
The USC Research Catalyst Program (RCP) is designed to support faculty-led interdisciplinary research projects that demonstrate strong potential for return on investment in both research and scholarship. The program encourages innovation and societal impact by enabling initiatives across a diverse range of topic areas, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, instrumentation, institutional training planning, small business innovation research and technology transfer planning, preliminary studies, sustainability, and investigator-initiated projects. RCP is part of the broader efforts of USC’s Office of Research and Innovation to advance research and expand the reach of USC-led initiatives.
