UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee Faculty Seed Grants
UC CRCC Faculty Seed Grants fund innovative, faculty-led cancer research across all disciplines within the University of California system to advance understanding, prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.
Funder: University of California
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $85,000 for a one-year faculty seed grant; optional $10,000 supplement for trainee support; typical annual program budget ~$2M.
Summary: Supports innovative, faculty-led cancer research projects across all disciplines within the University of California system.
Key Information: Only UC Academic Senate faculty are eligible; must submit a Letter of Intent before full proposal.
Description
The UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) Faculty Seed Grants provide one-year awards to support innovative, faculty-directed research on any aspect of cancer—including its origins, prevention, detection, and cure—across the University of California system. The program is designed to catalyze new ideas and approaches, spanning the full spectrum from basic science to applied clinical and community-based research. Proposals from all disciplines relevant to cancer are encouraged, including biomedical sciences, engineering, public health, law, social sciences, psychology, and health services research. The intent is to foster projects that can become competitive for larger, longer-term external funding.
