[Senate] Academic Senate Calls for 2026-2027 Grant Applications

[Senate Senate]

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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 now 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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