Research Grants Program Office
The UC Research Grants Program Office funds innovative health, disease, and collaborative research across California, supporting projects in areas like cancer, HIV/AIDS, tobacco, and climate action.
Funder: Research Grants Program Office
Due Dates: Varies by program; see program websites for open calls and deadlines
Funding Amounts: Diverse; typical awards range from $25,000 (short-term seed grants) to multi-year, multi-institutional grants exceeding $1M
Summary: Competitive grants supporting innovative research in health, disease, and collaborative initiatives, primarily for California-based researchers and organizations.
Key Information: Eligibility, deadlines, and funding levels depend on each program's RFP; most opportunities require that research be conducted in California.
Description
The Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) at the University of California Office of the President administers a broad portfolio of recurring and one-time funding opportunities for research across disciplines. RGPO supports programs that address critical health and societal challenges, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, tobacco-related diseases, breast cancer, climate action, and large multicampus collaborations. Funding is designed to advance scientific knowledge, foster innovation, and support the research infrastructure within California.
RGPO manages several major statewide research programs, such as:
- California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP)
- California HIV/AIDS Research Program (CHRP)
- Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
- UC Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI)
- UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC)
- UC National Laboratory Fees Research Program (LFRP)
- Special initiatives and rapid response seed funds (e.g., COVID-19)
Each program issues its own Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with specific focus areas, eligibility, application instructions, and deadlines.
