Request for Proposals

PIs with in-progress research projects funded in years 2023-24 and prior by the UC ITS may apply, however, all outstanding deliverables must be submitted prior to the proposal deadline (May 20, 2025). PIs with in-progress projects funded in the FY 2024-25 UC ITS RFP cycle must have all deliverables completed before FY 2025-26 funds will be disbursed or the PI will risk loosing the new award. PIs with active UC ITS research projects may inquire about their eligibility using this online form.

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Yes, funding for graduate student researchers is an eligible expense across all project types. From page 8 in the RFP, “Applied research proposals that include funding for one or more graduate student researchers will be more competitive. Funding for graduate students is encouraged but not required on research synthesis and translational project proposals.”

Yes, funding for graduate student researchers is an eligible expense across all project types. From page 10 in the RFP, “Applied research proposals that include funding for one or more graduate student researchers will be more competitive. Funding for graduate students is encouraged on all proposals.”

Yes, proposals on topics not covered by the research priorities listed in the RFP must include a Statement of Support. From page 12 in the RFP, “If the proposal does not directly address one of the research priorities, a statement of support from a non-federal public sector stakeholder or CBO is required to show the relevance and importance of the proposed research to the stakeholder and its community in California.” Additionally, all applicants should demonstrate strong evidence of support in the appropriate sections of the RFP proposal package, including the proposal narrative.

Applicants may submit proposals that build off of research funded in previous RFP cycles. However, if the proposal is on a topic not covered by the research priorities listed in the RFP, then the proposal must include a statement of support that demonstrates strong evidence of public agency and/or community-based organization support. See the above question for more information on how to demonstrate strong evidence of public agency and/or community-based organization support.