The UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) Faculty Seed Grants provide one‑year internal funding for University of California faculty to pursue new cancer research projects. These seed grants support studies across the cancer continuum, including biology, prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship, and population science. Awards are intended to generate preliminary data for larger external grant applications.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Senate faculty at one of the 10 University of California campuses.
- Project must be cancer‑focused (any discipline, from laboratory science to community‑based research).
- Eligible categories include New Assistant Professor (NAP) and Regular (REG) faculty.
- One Letter of Intent and one full proposal per PI per cycle; multi‑PI and cross‑campus collaborations are encouraged.
Funding Details:
- One‑year Faculty Seed Grants in NAP and REG categories.
- Award size is a modest six‑figure seed‑grant level; specific caps and indirect cost policies are defined in the annual RFP.
- Funds may support personnel, supplies, and other direct project costs as detailed in program guidelines.
Deadline:
- Letter of Intent deadline: January 22, 2026, 12:00 noon Pacific.
- Full proposal deadline (by invitation): April 2, 2026, 12:00 noon Pacific.
- Award start: Early 2027 (per UC Office of the President schedule).
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