Academic Senate Grants
The Academic Senate and its Committee on Research (CoR) administer three grant programs to support UCR Faculty members and researchers.
Upcoming Deadlines
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 by 5:00 PM
Omnibus Grant (RTA) Open
Academic Senate research funds can be used for a variety of reasons, including Research and Travel Awards.
Regents' Faculty Fellowships (RFF) Open
Affords selected junior faculty with an opportunity for educational enrichment through significant research, advanced study, or improvement of teaching effectiveness.
Regents' Faculty Development (RFD) Open
For deserving assistant professors who are approaching tenure to assist in their professional development.
Committee on Research (CoR) Open
Assists faculty to develop new major research projects that can be funded extramurally. Recipients must submit an extramural grant application within two years.