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 AVC-ROI office is pleased to launch its monthly seminar series. Each month's program will include a co-sponsor who will bring expertise to the current research environment. Stay tuned for more information and past seminar recordings.
The ARCHES program also offers quarterly seminars for early and mid-career research faculty. 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
Update: The RRI mini-grant application process is currently paused due to an overwhelming response and the budget limit being reached. We will be sure to update you as soon as we are able to restart the program. Thank you for your understanding.
Funded by the EVCP through philanthropy, there will be three cycles of the Mini-Grants Program in 2025-2026:
- Cycle 1: August-September 2025
- Cycle 2: October-December 2025
- Cycle 3: February-April 2026
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.
Questions?
Please email the AVC-ROI office.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
This program adheres to the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, which, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law, does not discriminate based on race, gender, sex, religion, or any other identity protected by Federal or State law. We are also committed to UCSF’s PRIDE Values and Principles of Community.
Any demographic information collected through the application process is used solely for informational purposes and is not considered in the selection process.
Visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for more information.