The Office of Research is excited to launch the Research Resilience Initiative (RRI). Led by Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Opportunity and Impact (AVC-ROI), and with partnership from Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research and the UCSF ARCHES Program, RRI aims to assist researchers affected by federal policy changes in obtaining new funding.
RRI will provide the following support:
- Monthly seminars for early-career researchers to discuss research funding opportunities and approaches, and to build community and social support.
- Seminars on obtaining grants from non-NIH and non-federal funders.
- Grant-writing consultation services.
RRI also provides a mini-grant program (funded by the EVCP through philanthropy) to help at-risk, early-career researchers prepare new grant proposals.
Seminar Series
The ARCHES Program offers quarterly seminars for early and mid-career research faculty. Please join us virtually for the next ARCHES Early Career Quarterly Seminar, titled "Sponsorships and Sponsor-Mentee Dyads," with Dr. Mia Williams, on Monday, September 29, from 12:10-1:00 p.m.
Email Connor Riano to receive ARCHES communications with more information on these seminars.
Grant-Writing Consultation
The ARCHES Program also provides a grant-writing consultation service for researchers. Associate and Full Professors with terminated and/or at-risk grants and Assistant Professors with at-risk grants are eligible for this consultation service. Visit the ARCHES webpage to learn more and register.
2025-26 Mini-Grant Program
Funded by the EVCP through philanthropy, there will be three cycles of the Mini-Grants Program in 2025-2026:
- Cycle 1: August-September 2025 (Now closed)
- Cycle 2: October-December 2025
- Cycle 3: February-April 2026
Eligibility
Eligible applicants for the August-September 2025 cycle are researchers with a federal grant that was terminated, whether reinstated or not, who are either:
- Early-stage researchers with career development (K) awards (e.g., K23, K99, K12, K76)
- If you are an associate or full professor with a K-award, this funding mechanism is meant to support your mentee or trainee.
- Assistant Professors
Available Funding
Applicants may request up to $10,000 to spend in 12 months to support activities that strengthen future funding applications. Funding is not intended for faculty salary support. Allowable uses include:
- Generating or analyzing preliminary data .
- Working with a grant writer to support new proposal submissions .
- Professional grant and manuscript writing consultations are available on an hourly recharge basis through CTSI Consultation Services. Email [email protected] with questions.
- Other justified activities aligned with research development.
To Apply
Applicants must answer the following questions (1000-character limit each):
- Why is the funding needed?
- How will the funds be used?
- What are the expected tangible product(s) or outcomes resulting from funding (e.g., pilot data, grant submission)?
- Itemized budget with justification
Review and Funding Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis from August to September 2025.
Outcomes and Reporting
Funded researchers are required to submit a brief report after 12 months to assess: Funding outcomes (e.g., pilot data, submitted or awarded grants). Research presentations or products resulting from mini-grant support.
Questions?
Please email the AVC-ROI office.