| Program |
Biotechnology
Research and Education Program, Systemwide |
| Purpose |
Funds training grants for individual trainees (up to $50,000 per trainee per year) the Graduate Research and Education in Adaptive bio-Technology (GREAT) Training Program. |
| Grants |
Funds cutting-edge theoretical and experimental
research at the interface between the life sciences and physical,
chemical, material, engineering, mathematical or computational sciences.
|
| Deadline |
Varies--contact program. |
| Contact |
Martina
Newell-McGloughlin (530) 752-8237 |
|
| Program |
California
Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE) |
| Purpose |
Advances productivity and competitiveness through
energy efficiency research |
| Grants |
Exploratory and Opportunity Research programs |
| Deadline |
Contact program |
| Contact |
Carl Blumstein, (510) 643-0505 |
|
| Program |
California
PATH Program |
| Purpose |
Supports research into intelligent transportation
systems |
| Grants |
Typical awards: $20K-$200K |
| Deadline |
Fall, annually |
| Contact |
Tony Brennanc, (510) 231-9536 |
|
| Program |
Campus
Laboratory Collaborations Program (CLCP) |
| Purpose |
Enhances synergies between researchers at UC campuses
and LLNL/LANL |
| Grants |
Typical award: $200K |
| Deadline |
Spring |
| Contact |
Cory Coll, (510) 987-9351 |
|
| Program |
Center
for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS) |
| Purpose |
Supports research on isotope ratio and ion-beam
analytical techniques that enable research in archaeology, anthropology,
geosciences, toxicology, climatology and other fields. |
| Grants |
Typical award: $5K to $25K |
| Deadline |
May |
| Contact |
Nanette Sorensen, (925) 422-9670 |
|
| Program |
Industry-University
Cooperative Research Program |
| Purpose |
Supports engineering and basic science disciplines
in communications, networking, components, design tools |
| Grants |
Industry-University Cooperative Research Program
for UC Discovery Grants - typical award in Communications: $30K-$250K.
Industry matching required |
| Deadline |
3 competitions per year, fall, winter, spring.
Consult program for specific deadlines. |
| Contact |
Cathy Ratti, (510) 643-7826 |
|
| Program |
Industry-University
Cooperative Research Program
http://uc-industry.berkeley.edu/fields/digital.htm |
| Purpose |
Supports engineering and basic science
disciplines in communications, networking, components, design |
| Grants |
Industry-University Cooperative Research Program
for UC Discovery Grants
1) Grants in Digital Media: typical award: $25K-$1M. Matched by private
sponsors.
2) Opportunity awards for conferences: $15K |
| Deadline |
1) three competitions per year. Consult program
for specific deadlines.
2) anytime |
| Contact |
Steve Berman, (805) 893-5720 |
|
| Program |
Industry-University
Cooperative Research Program |
| Purpose |
Innovative processing for IC s, MEMs, flat panel
displays, mass storage devices, and other relevant devices |
| Grants |
Industry-University Cooperative Research Program
for UC Discovery Grants - Electronics Manufacturing Research:
1) Opportunity awards, $15K;
2) Matching grants: $4.5M available; must be matched $1-$1 by industry |
| Deadline |
1) open;
2) 3 competitions per year. Consult program for specific deadlines. |
| Contact |
Dr. Julie Stein, (510) 642-1896 |
|
| Program |
Institute
for Laser Science and Applications (ILSA) |
| Purpose |
Collaborative research program with workshops
for university investigators |
| Grants |
Award range: $5 - $30K |
| Deadline |
Consult program for updates on funding |
| Contact |
Mary Ann Soby, (925) 423-1102 |
|
| Program |
Institute
for Nuclear & Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (INPAC) |
| Purpose |
Concerned with the role of nuclear and particle
physics in cosmology |
| Grants |
TBA |
| Deadline |
Consult program |
| Contact |
Bernard Sadoulet, (510) 642-5719 |
|
| Program |
Institute
for Scientific Computing Research (ISCR) |
| Purpose |
Laser science: ICF inertial confinement fusion,
collaborative workshops |
| Grants |
Opportunities for Lab-Campus collaborators award
range: $35 - $40K. |
| Deadline |
Contact program |
| Contact |
David Keyes, (925) 422-1325 |
|
| Program |
Institute
of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) |
| Purpose |
To encourage and support basic research in geophysics,
planetary and space physics, geochemistry, paleobiology, and astrophysics. |
| Grants |
IGPP University Collaborative Research Program
(with LANL)
--UCRP |
| Deadline |
Contact program |
| Contact |
Karen Scott, (858) 534-4453 |
|
| Program |
Institute
of Transportation Studies (ITS), Berkeley Branch |
| Purpose |
Promotes study of transportation systems and issues,
and anticipates those of the future |
| Grants |
Typical award for fellowship and dissertation
awards: $15K
(includes California PATH project) |
| Deadline |
Contact program |
| Contact |
Susan Gardner, (510) 643-3163 |
|
| Program |
Institute
of Transportation Studies (ITS), Davis Branch |
| Purpose |
Research on transportation, especially on issues
relating to congestion, environmental and energy |
| Grants |
1) Integrative Graduate Education and Research
Training (IGERT)
2) Graduate Technology Automotive Education (GATE) |
| Deadline |
1) throughout year
2) contact program |
| Contact |
Dan Sperling
|
|
| Program |
Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS), Irvine Branch |
| Purpose |
A fundamental goal of the Institute is the stimulation of interdisciplinary research on contemporary transportation issues. |
| Grants |
PROJECTS CURRENTLY FUNDED BY RESEARCH AREA
|
| Deadline |
1) Varies; contact program |
| Contact |
Program |
|
| Program |
MICRO (Microelectronics Innovation Computer Research Opportunities) |
| Purpose |
Supports innovative research in microelectronics technology |
| Grants |
Matching grants for new and continuing projects, to $150K and above
|
| Deadline |
March, annually |
| Contact |
Jenny Gautier , (510) 987-0672 |
|
| Program |
Pacific
Rim Research Program (PRRP) |
| Purpose |
Promotes study of the PacRim as a distinctive
region; awards grants in all fields. |
| Grants |
Research grants average $25K; Workshop and planning
grants up to 15K; Mini grants are $3K |
| Deadline |
To campuses: varies, November-December |
| Contact |
Sandra Wulff, (510) 987-0120 |
|
| Program |
President's
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program |
| Purpose |
Supports researchers and mentors toward academic
career advancement |
| Grants |
Typical award: 31K |
| Deadline |
November 1, annually |
| Contact |
Kimberly Adkinson, (510) 987-9503 |
|
| Program |
University
of California Energy Institute (UCEI) |
| Purpose |
Fosters support for research in energy fields;
supports interdisciplinary, policy-related studies on critical energy
issues in the natural and social sciences and engineering |
| Grants |
1) CA Energy Studies Program (CES);
2) Energy Science and Tech Program (EST);
3) California Energy Commission Energy Innovations Small Grants Program |
| Deadline |
1) January
2) September |
| Contact |
Severin Borenstein, (510) 642-9588 |
|
| Program |
University
of California Natural Reserve System |
| Purpose |
Supports short-term and long-term research and
education in all disciplines |
| Grants |
Mildred E. Mathias Graduate Student Research Awards;
awards up to $2500 |
| Deadline |
To campus reps by end of October |
| Contact |
Michael Dorward, (510) 987-0159 |
|
| Program |
UC
Institute for Mexico and the US (UC MEXUS) |
| Purpose |
Supports projects in all fields related to US-Mexico
relations |
| Grants |
1) Travel grants for UC investigators;
2) MEXUS-Conacyt Postdoctoral Research Opportunities;
3) MEXUS-Conacyt Opportunities for Sabbatical Stays;
4) MEXUS-Conacyt Opportunities for Mexican and UC Faculty Visits;
5) Oportunidades de Estudios de Posgrado |
| Deadline |
Contact Program |
| Contact |
David Kropf, (909) 787-3519, (909) 787-3856 fax |
|
| Program |
UC
Transportation Center |
| Purpose |
Supports ground transportation research |
| Grants |
Dissertation fellowships: $15K;
Faculty grants: $10K and up |
| Deadline |
Diss. grants: April for fall term, Nov. for spring
term
Faculty grants: Feb |
| Contact |
Elizabeth Deakin, (510) 642-4749 |
|
| Program |
University
Collaborative Research Program (UCRP) |
| Purpose |
Supports research projects in material science & condensed
matter; optical/ electronic materials/ metals & organic biomaterials |
| Grants |
$30K-$40K |
| Deadline |
spring |
| Contact |
David Keyes, (925) 422-1325 |
|
| Program |
Visiting Scholar Program |
| Purpose |
Enables LANL staff to do research and teach at
UC campuses, and vice-versa |
| Grants |
Typical award: $75K -$80K |
| Deadline |
Status of program unclear;
contact program for specific information |
| Contact |
Jim Porter, (505) 667-7824 |
|
| Program |
Western
Regional Center National Institute for Global Environmental Change
(WESTGEC) |
| Purpose |
Eleven-year program to study access effects of
climate change on key US resources and socioeconomic systems |
| Grants |
Typical award: $20K-$100K |
| Deadline |
Letter of intent: August. proposal: September. |
| Contact |
Susan Ustin, (530) 752-7300 |
|
| Program |
White
Mountain Research Station (WMRS) |
| Purpose |
To support research in a range of fields utilizing
the station, from high altitude physiology and ecology, to atmospheric
and earth sciences, natural resource management and policy |
| Grants |
1) typical student award: $2K;
2) Faculty Research Grant: avg. $15K |
| Deadline |
1) late winter, annually
2) Contact program |
| Contact |
Frank L. Powell (Director)
Barbara Fager (MSO), (858)
822-0165 |
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