UC Research Initiatives in the UC Office of the President is pleased to issue a Request for Proposals for the 2017 UC Multicampus Research Funding Opportunities, which includes opportunities for Two-Year Planning/Pilot Awards and Multi-Year Program Awards. Please note that Letters of Intent (LOIs) are required, and all proposals must conform to the requirements of this RFP (dated March 23, 2016).
The MRPI opportunity is open to UC faculty and researchers across all fields of research and scholarship. Proposals require collaboration among at least three UC campuses and should go beyond individual PI-driven projects to launch pioneering research in thematic, multidisciplinary, or inter-disciplinary areas, benefit the UC research enterprise, strengthen UC’s position as a leading public research university, and benefit California and its people. This competition cycle, highly meritorious MRPI proposals will also be considered for recognition as recipients of the President’s Research Catalyst Award. Approximately $6 million annually is available across all awards and award types.
Please review the attached Request for Proposals carefully. It includes important information on eligibility and application requirements. The RFP includes Appendices on Instructions for Submission of Letters of Intent and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Additional Information:
For questions on program scope and priorities, please contact Jessica Wu or Christopher Spitzer: UCRI@ucop.edu.
Administrative questions regarding the application procedures on proposalCENTRAL may be directed to: RGPOGrants@ucop.edu.
Additional program information is available at our UCRI website.
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