Faculty Resources

Funding Resources for Researchers (link): Resources and services across campus support investigators seeking funding for research activities.

Based in the Office of Research Affairs, the Research Development team supports investigators throughout campus in developing large, interdisciplinary, and/or strategic proposals.

The team provides curated resources to support a variety of common funding pursuits, such as recurring early-career programs.

Proposal Requirements: Requests should be 500 words or less, include what support is requested, identify why the support is important for the department, the School and the University as a whole, and specify how the support will enhance the student or faculty experience.

• The proposal must include how much money the department is putting towards the effort and what other funding sources have been sought and secured, if any.
• Cost-share or match required: All awards require a cost share/match of at least 1 to 1.
• Applicants may request any amount, though a majority of the grants awarded in recent years were for less than $5,000.

Eligibility: 

• Current Senate Faculty in the School of Arts and Humanities.
• Must be in compliance with all mandatory UC trainings.

Terms: 

• Proposals are prioritized according to their alignment with the School's strategic goals (see below)
• Please submit requests in a timely manner taking into consideration the date of proposed event/activity, the deadlines listed, and the evaluation process. This mindfulness is appreciated given the large number of requests received and the goal to provide equal opportunity for all. 
• The applicant will be informed of the status four weeks after the deadline.
• Funds will be transferred to the faculty member’s home department. All payment or reimbursement arrangements will be handled by the home department.

School's Strategic Goals:

• Sustaining a first‐class faculty
• Maintaining and enhancing graduate education
• Increasing the number of entering freshmen
• Building and expanding collaborative and interdisciplinary academic and research activities
• Enhancing financial sustainability through the generation of new revenues

Deadlines:

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

To Apply: Please complete the proposal application via the online portal.

 Questions? Contact Roxann Bedia (sbedia@ucsd.edu) 

View the below linked calendars for funding opportunities. These documents include funding due dates, maximum amounts offered and sponsor/funder details. These links are updated regularly with additions, deletions or other changes.

• Faculty Internal Funding
• Faculty External Funding
• Graduate Student Internal Funding
• Graduate Student External Funding

• Questions? Contact Roxann Bedia, sbedia@ucsd.edu or 858-534-0966

The School of Arts and Humanities is committed to addressing systemic racism, anti-Black and anti-Asian hate, and white privilege, and continues to investigate the racial dimensions of the liberal arts and diversity and inclusion.

As part of the broader Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Inclusive Excellence Initiative intends to amplify the crucial EDI work by faculty across the School of Arts and Humanities.

• Proposal Requirements: Proposals will need to present in 500 words or less stating what EDI support is being requested, why the support is important for the department or institute, school, and university as a whole, and how specifically the support will enhance the student, staff, or faculty experience.

• Funding Areas: (1) Faculty Mentorship, (2) Student Mentorship, (3) Community Engagement, and (4) Research.

• Awards: There will be up to 5 awards of a $3,000 each available. If awarded, an update at the conclusion of the project may be requested.

• Deadline: The current cycle for the Inclusive Excellence Initiative is closed.

• To Apply: Please complete the online proposal application.

• Questions? Contact Roxann Bedia at sbedia@ucsd.edu