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Find similar grantsUC Discovery Grant - Industry-University Cooperative Research is sponsored by University of California. Supports partnerships between University of California campuses and industry to conduct research in biotechnology, communications, and other fields, aiming to strengthen California's economy.
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IUCRP and UC Discovery Grants The Industry-University Cooperative Research Program (IUCRP) offers the UC Discovery Grant as a matching grant mechanism that uses state and university funding to leverage industry investments in UC research, effectively forming a 3-way research partnership between UC, California Industry, and the State. The IUCRP was founded in 1996 to strengthen California's R&D economy.
UC Discovery Grants help California R&D companies and University of California researchers build long-term partnerships through cooperative research projects. Companies report that UC Discovery Grants enable them to perform research that they could not have undertaken in-house, and young companies say the grants help them raise money from investors.
UC Discovery Grants support research in 5 fields of science and engineering that drive the competitiveness of California's economy: Biotechnology, Communications and Networking, Digital Media, Electronics Manufacturing and New Materials, and Information Technology for Life Sciences.
In addition to these five fields, a Pilot Project for Multidisciplinary Research in three fields (Energy and Environment, Health and Wellness, and Rapid Application of Nanotechnologies) has been added to the call for proposals.
Highlights about the UC Discovery Grant: frequent proposal solicitations (fall and spring), funding for multi- and inter- disciplinary research, rapid turnaround time (~100 days from proposal submission to project start date), no funding limits (funded projects have ranged from $50K to $5million in joint funding), up to 4 years of funding and support for research projects, 1:1 match on direct costs, company sponsors may provide required matching funds in the form of cash and in-kind contributions (some limits and restrictions apply), and online proposal submission.
The IUCRP also offers Opportunity Awards, which are small awards (up to $15,000) for conferences, workshops, and outreach events that promote dialogue between University and Industry Communities. For more information, please go to http://ucdiscoverygrant. org/ .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University of California campuses and industry partners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 per planning grant; up to $150,000 per year for Phase I centers. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
UC Discovery Grant - Industry-University Cooperative Research is funded by University of California. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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