Research and Creative Activities Funding

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, with a max award of $3,000. Individuals can receive one award every every three years.

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 Anthony King (apk006@ucsd.edu) 

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 Anthony King, apk006@ucsd.edu

Graduate students may apply for an award of up to $300 per year, in support of research-related travel to professional meetings and conferences for presenting invited papers, posters and other scholarly work. The grant may be used for travel, lodging, registration fees, and related expenses in accordance with university travel policies.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Your department Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Fiscal Manager will provide proposal assistance, primarily focusing on budget development and administrative logistics. The School of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Office can work closely with the PI and designated staff to investigate options and provide proposal feedback. We each work in partnership with the Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA) to provide support for the development of large, complex, multidisciplinary research proposals.

OCGA is responsible for contract and grant management for UC San Diego and their role includes:

1. Review, endorsement and submission of proposals
2. Negotiation and acceptance of contract and grant agreements
3. Interpretation of guidelines
4. Promotion of compliance with sponsor and University policies

Recommended Submission Schedule

60 Days Before Deadline

Provide to your CAO and Fiscal Manager:

• Agency name
• Link to funding opportunity, special announcements or forms
• Title of proposal
• Identify start date, number of years and due date of proposal
• Budget; identify target annual budget amount and provide list of personnel working on grant, materials and supplies, equipment (vendor quotes are usually not required), travel, other expenses (including publication costs, animal costs, campus services)
• Indirect Cost (IDC) statement, as OCGA will often request this
  • Review federally negotiated IDC rates.
  • If IDC is not allowed, provide documentation from sponsor
• If proposal includes subcontracts, provide contact information for each site

45 Days Before Deadline

Provide to your CAO and Fiscal Manager, with the option to include the Dean’s Office staff:

• A rough draft of the proposal (including references, bibliographies, biosketches, as required by funding agency)
• Budget justification
• Letters of collaboration (if applicable)
• Review draft proposal

30 Days Before Deadline

Submit draft documents to CAO and Fiscal Manager for compilation into application package and submission to OCGA for review:

• Draft application review includes finalized budget, budget justification, administrative documents (e.g., facilities, equipment, biosketches, resource sharing plan, etc.) and draft science
• Your department colleagues will upload documents into application package for OCGA review and inform you of any changes, corrections or suggestions
• Complete PI certification in Kuali record COI certification in Kuali COI

14 Days Before Deadline

Review entire proposal for submission. Provide final version of required documents to Research Administrator.

5 Business Days Before Deadline

Final proposal is due to OCGA by 8 a.m. Final documents are due to your department administrative staff by noon on the business day prior to the agency's published deadline.

Day of Deadline

Confirm proposal has been submitted. Review submitted application online if applicable.

After Submission

Inform your department CAO and Fiscal Manager as soon as an award or a declination of a proposal has been received.

Additional items to consider:

• UC San Diego standard business hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Submit as early as possible to avoid last minute system issues or delays, particularly during peak submission periods.
• Stay by a phone or email until submission is confirmed in case any unexpected issues arise.