IRC: Conversations
Internal — University of California Davis only
IRC: Conversations supports UC Davis faculty in developing interdisciplinary events that bring stakeholders together to build collaborations and strengthen the pursuit of large-scale research funding.
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Funder: University of California Davis
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for event development and production
Summary: Supports UC Davis faculty in organizing interdisciplinary events that build collaborations and strengthen pursuit of large-scale research funding.
Key Information: SIRF approval of the proposed topic and event is required before applying.
Description
IRC: Conversations is an internal funding program offered by the University of California, Davis Office of Research and managed by the Strategic Initiatives Research Funding (SIRF) team. It supports event development and production to bring interested stakeholders together around a large interdisciplinary research theme. As part of the Interdisciplinary Research Catalyst programs, it aims to enable faculty to pursue large-scale interdisciplinary funding opportunities and increase their competitiveness for extramural funding.
Conversations events emphasize informal discussion, network building, and collaboration in a format similar to a bespoke conference. They usually take the form of half- or full-day workshops combining presentations with facilitated activities, such as brainstorming exercises and small-group prompts. Events may also include an invited external speaker.
