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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;color:black">To: Members, Riverside Division of the
Academic Senate</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;color:black">From: Padma Rangarajan, Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> Committee
on Research</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Re: Academic Senate Calls for
2026-2027 Grant Applications</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:15pt">Deadline: <span style="color:red">April 10, 2026 - 5:00pm</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span lang="EN">No late applications will be considered</span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:15pt">Apply Online:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:15pt"> </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://senate.ucr.edu/rsenate/grants"><span style="font-size:15pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://senate.ucr.edu/rsenate/grants</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb(74,134,232)"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">The Committee on Research (CoR) invites applications
for the 2026-2027 funding cycle. Please review your options below:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">Grant</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">Eligibility</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Omnibus Research & Travel</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt"> (RTA)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">All Senate Faculty</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Non-Competitive. For general
research & travel support. New: Shortened application; no proposal
narrative required. Report required.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Committee on Research </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">(CoR)</span></p>
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July 2026)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Competitive. For tenured faculty
developing major new projects. Report required.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Assistant Professor </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">(Early Career)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Competitive. For junior faculty
NOT submitting tenure files within the next 2 years. Report required.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Regents Faculty Development</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt"> (RFD)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Assistant Professor </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">(Near Tenure)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Competitive. For junior faculty
submitting tenure files within the next 2 years. Report required.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">**</span><span lang="EN"> </span><b><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">Refer to specific award calls for additional
information</span></u></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt"> **</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">Reporting:</span></u></b><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt"> </span></u></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://senate.ucr.edu/rsenate/grants/reports"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://senate.ucr.edu/rsenate/grants/reports</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)"> </span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">General Guidelines:</span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">You may apply for Two Grants
total:</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">1 Omnibus
Application (RTA) + 1 Competitive Application (RFF, RFD, COR)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Limitation:
If awarded $5,000 or more for your Competitive Application, your Omnibus
Application will be automatically voided.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">All applications must be
written for a general audience.</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">Grant Highlights:</span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Omnibus (RTA): Automatic
award. Funds can be used for travel or research. Funds do not expire.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">RFF + RFD Application: Letters
of support are no longer required</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Reporting is now required for all
grant types to help justify future intramural funding</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt">Questions? Contact </span><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:senate@ucr.edu"><span style="font-size:12pt">senate@ucr.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt"> or </span><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:travis.gutierrez@ucr.edu"><span style="font-size:12pt">travis.gutierrez@ucr.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt"> </span></p></div>