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Multicampus Research Programs and Initiative (MRPI) is sponsored by University of California Office of the President. This program funds discoveries made possible by the convergence of disciplines to improve the lives of Californians, including in medicine and artificial intelligence. It unites teams of cross-disciplinary experts from at least three UC campuses to pursue ambitious questions.
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Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives UC National Laboratory Fees Research Program UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee Initiatives and Special Funds Multicampus Research Units UCRI is pleased to issue the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2027 MRPI Pilot Awards. The deadline for Letters of Intent is Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00 Noon PDT .
Please see the How to Apply page for more details.
How MRPI Pilot Awards Turn Seed Funding into Lasting Impact Heat exposure in California schools prompts multi-campus research project Beehive sensors offer hope in saving honeybee colonies New internship program gives UC Santa Cruz and HBCU students a hands-on look at the lives of enslaved peoples in 19th-century America UC Davis Health leads $2M program to improve eye care for people with diabetes See all News and Highlights Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives Systemwide research to strengthen the UC research enterprise ► 146 projects since 2009 ► $175M in program spending ► over 1500 UC faculty, postdocs and graduate students supported ► $575M in extramural funds leveraged by MRPI awardees MRPI funding supports innovative, multicampus research collaborations that reinforce UC's position as a leading university.
Enable exceptional research and groundbreaking discoveries that advance knowledge in areas important to California society, the environment, and the economy Enhance our competitiveness in attracting top faculty, graduate students, prestigious awards, and external funding Empower bold and original research Fostering Breakthroughs Through UC Integration Collaborative research efforts across the UC system represent a powerful engine of discovery, delivering unique contributions not only to the University itself, but also to the state and the nation.
By uniting the diverse expertise and infrastructure of all ten campuses, the three UC-managed national laboratories, the UC natural reserve system, and agricultural research stations, these partnerships meet society’s most pressing challenges with versatility and vision.
Since 2009, every corner of the University has played a role in advancing funded research—pushing boundaries, solving complex problems, and exploring the frontiers of knowledge. Bridging Disciplines for real-world impact At the heart of MRPI is a strong commitment to interdisciplinarity.
In fact, half of all MRPI projects bring together collaborators from three or more distinct fields, demonstrating the power of diverse perspectives to drive meaningful research. These joint endeavors embody the UC’s unwavering commitment to public service in its mission to improve lives via research that matters.
Example Projects That Foster Collaboration Across Disciplines Materials Science for Climate-Proof Agriculture : A collaboration across materials science, botany, and mechanical engineering aims to reduce pressure on the agricultural sector by enabling plants to grow in environments unconstrained by specific soil or climate conditions, essentially making cultivation climate-resilient.
Abolition Medicine and Disability Justice : Researchers from six diverse disciplines—including family and pediatric medicine, English, and gender studies—combine their expertise to reimagine healthcare and educational systems that confront oppressive structures and challenge social marginalization.
California Policy Lab : To address the state’s most pressing social and economic challenges, over forty researchers representing all ten UC campuses, in disciplines from economics and law to public health and internal medicine, share infrastructure and foster connections across previously siloed datasets to c reating new datasets as systemwide “common goods.
” building a stronger University of California MRPI funding strengthens the entire UC system by supporting faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and other researchers across all campuses, positioning them for greater success in securing extramural funding.
This systemwide investment helps retain top scholars, attract exceptional graduate students, and sustain the University of California’s standing as the world’s leading public research university. By building capacity at every level, MRPI helps ensure UC remains a powerful engine of innovation, discovery, and academic excellence. Populations supported by MRPI since 2009
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Teams of UC researchers from at least three UC campuses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Multicampus Research Programs and Initiative (MRPI) is funded by University of California Office of the President. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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University of California Research Initiatives (UCRI) is sponsored by University of California Office of the President. The UCRI funds collaborative partnerships and critical research within the UC System aimed at solving issues important to California. This includes multicampus research collaborations, intramural cancer research, innovative ideas, and special initiatives. Universities within the UC system conducting ECMO research may find this applicable.
Presidential Funding to Address Antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of Bias, Bigotry and Discrimination (UC System) is sponsored by University of California Office of the President. The University of California Office of the President provides one-time resources to UC campuses to address and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bias, bigotry, and discrimination.
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