
Questions regarding these funding opportunities may be directed to the Research Grants Program Office (PARC). or call 510-987-9386.
FY 2010-2011 Cycle 2 Call for Proposals - Next Call to be announced (pdf)
The University of California Office of Research and Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Cycle 2 UC Discovery Grant Request for Proposals (RFP).
This cycle we are soliciting proposals for three award mechanisms; the Discovery Seed Funding Grant (DSF), Research and Training Grant (DRT), and a new opportunity for targeted Proof of Concept (POC) proposals. Please review the attached RFPs for more information, and to determine which opportunity is most appropriate for your research.
Please read all forms and instructions carefully. Requirements may have changed since previous calls.
| Important Dates | Deadline |
|---|---|
| PI Letter of Intent Submission Window | Tuesday, February 1 through Wednesday, March 2, 2011 |
| Letter of Intent Notification Window (rolling approvals) |
Thursday, February 3, 2011 through Friday, March 5, 2011 |
| C&G Official Proposal Submission Deadline | Thursday, April 14, 2011 (12:00 Noon PT/ 3 PM ET) |
| Industry Sponsor Letter of Intent to Fund | Monday, April 25, 2011 (12:00 Noon PT/ 3 PM ET) |
| Expected Notification of Review Outcome | Wednesday, July 20, 2011 |
| Research Agreement Deadline | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
| Research Commences | Thursday, September 1, 2011 |
| RFP | Discovery Research and Training Grant Application | Discovery Seed Funding Grant Application | Discovery Proof of Concept Grant Application | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 10-11 Cycle 2 Request for Proposals (pdf) | UCDG FY 10-11 Cycle 2 LOI Instructions Discovery Research and Training Grant (pdf) | UCDG FY10-11 Cycle 2 LOI Instructions Discovery Seed Funding Grant (pdf) | UCDG FY10-11 Cycle 2 LOI Instructions Discovery Proof of Concept Grant (pdf) | 2010-11 Applicant Orientation Presentation View slides (pdf) |
| UCDG FY 10-11 Cycle 2 Application Instructions and Templates Discovery Research and Training Grant. | UCDG FY 10-11 Cycle 2 Application Instructions and Templates Discovery Seed Funding Grant. | UCDG FY 10-11 Cycle 2 Application Instructions and Templates Discovery Proof of Concept Grant. |
FY 2010-2011 Cycle 1 Call for Proposals
| Important Dates | Deadline |
|---|---|
| PI Letter of Intent Submission Window | Tuesday, July 27 through Wednesday, September 8, 2010 |
| Letter of Intent Notification Window (rolling approvals) |
Wednesday, August 16, 2010 through Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
| C&G Official Proposal Submission Deadline | Wednesday, November 3 (12:00 Noon PT/ 3 PM ET) |
| Industry Sponsor Letter of Intent to Fund | Monday, November 15 (12:00 Noon PT/ 3 PM ET) |
| Expected Notification of Review Outcome | Tuesday, March 1, 2011 |
| Research Agreement Deadline | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| Research Start Date | Friday, April 1, 2011 |
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