UC Innovation Awards

Enhancing collaboration and innovation to solve real-world problems and spur California's economy.

The CARE-UC Innovation Fellowship

The CARE-UC Innovation Fellowship is a research and training opportunity established by CARE USA’s Innovation Team and the UC intended to strengthen the workforce pipeline of expertly-trained individuals whose expertise and commitment can alleviate poverty and improve human conditions in California, regionally, nationally and internationally. The six-month graduate fellowship includes an in-country summer placement, a $9,000 stipend, plus travel allowance.

UC Discovery Grant

The UC Discovery Grant promotes collaborations between UC researchers and industry partners in the interest of supporting cutting-edge research, strengthening the state’s economy, and serving the public good.

UC Blum Federation

With $1.32 million from UCOP, Blum Centers and initiatives from across the UC system will work together to tackle global poverty, economic and social justice, and democracy.