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.