[Senate] [Senate Grants] Academic Senate Calls for 2026-2027 Grant Applications (Reminder)

[Senate Senate]

January 26, 2026



To:        Members, Riverside Division of the Academic Senate



From:   Padma Rangarajan, Chair

            Committee on Research



Re: Academic Senate Calls for 2026-2027 Grant Applications





*Deadline: April 10, 2026 - 5:00pm*

*No late applications will be considered*



*Apply Online:*  https://senate.ucr.edu/rsenate/grants



The Committee on Research (CoR) invites applications for the 2026-2027
funding cycle. Please review your options below:



*Grant*

*Eligibility*

*Grant Details*

*Omnibus Research & Travel* (RTA)

All Senate Faculty

Non-Competitive. For general research & travel support. New: Shortened
application; no proposal narrative required. Report required.

*Committee on Research *(CoR)

All Tenured Professors (effective July 2026)

Competitive. For tenured faculty developing major new projects. Report
required.

*Regents Faculty Fellowship* (RFF)

Assistant Professor

(Early Career)

Competitive. For junior faculty NOT submitting tenure files within the next
2 years. Report required.

*Regents Faculty Development* (RFD)

Assistant Professor

(Near Tenure)

Competitive. For junior faculty submitting tenure files within the next 2
years. Report required.

**  *Refer to specific award calls for additional information* **



*Reporting:*

●      https://senate.ucr.edu/rsenate/grants/reports



*General Guidelines:*

   1. You may apply for Two Grants total:
      1. 1 Omnibus Application (RTA) + 1 Competitive Application (RFF, RFD,
      COR)
      2. Limitation: If awarded $5,000 or more for your Competitive
      Application, your Omnibus Application will be automatically voided.
   2. All applications must be written for a general audience.



*Grant Highlights:*

   1. Omnibus (RTA): Automatic award. Funds can be used for travel or
   research. Funds do not expire.
   2. RFF + RFD Application: Letters of support are no longer required
   3. Reporting is required for all grant types to help justify future
   intramural funding



Questions? Contact senate at ucr.edu or travis.gutierrez at ucr.edu
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