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
- Cycle 2: October-December 2025
- Cycle 3: February-April 2026
Eligibility
Eligible applicants for Cycle 2 October – December 2025 include:
• Clinical Fellows
• Post-doctoral Researchers
• Assistant Professors
• Associate Professors with terminated grants
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):
1. Why do you think your area of research is at risk for not being funded?
2. Why is the funding needed?
3. How will the funds be used?
4. What tangible product(s) or outcomes will funding result in (e.g., pilot data, grant submission)?
5. Itemized budget with justification
Review and Funding Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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.
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 for informational purposes only and will not be used as a deciding factor in the selection process.
Visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for more information.