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University Grants Academy (UGA) | Office of Research Visit the Health Advisories website for the latest vaccination and mask information and to Report a Case. University Grants Academy (UGA) The University Grants Academy (UGA) supports faculty members from across the campus through the process of writing a significant external grant proposal to fund their research, scholarship, and creative activity (RSCA).
Historically, the UGA has been a semester-long developmental experience designed for faculty members to increase their capacity to obtain extramurally funded grants.
The Spring semester UGA program involves the following: An introductory large-group meeting that involves a mix of presentations and interactive discussions providing grant-getting basics, institutional resources and “Research in a Minute” presentations by participants to facilitate networking among the UGA Weekly attendance in small-group cohorts led by a dedicated facilitator–an experienced extramurally funded SJSU faculty member–who conducts interactive meetings providing technical expertise, support, resources, and mentoring.
Proposal reviews by senior scholars in your specific field and external to SJSU. Individualized coaching and proposal reviews by your facilitator to support the completion and submission of an external grant proposal.
A final large-group celebration of the UGA program which includes an updated rendition of “Research in a Minute” presentations to facilitate networking and future research The full UGA request for proposals, applications, deadlines, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are all available here via the Infoready platform .
Note: The kinds of projects considered “RSCA” vary by discipline, department and college; in general, RSCA work results in accomplishments that would be listed in the Scholarly/Artistic/Professional Achievements category of your faculty dossier. “Creative Activity” refers to those activities aligned with the Scholarly/Artistic/Professional Achievements category of the dossier for faculty in creative tracks of their disciplines.
If you have questions about whether your project would be categorized as RSCA, consult with your chair, your college Associate Dean of Research (or relevant contact), or review your college RSCA metrics. You may also email the Office of Research . Any additional questions concerning the UGA should be directed to the Office of Research .
Last Updated Nov 20, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty members from across SJSU campus working on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA); activities must result in accomplishments for faculty dossiers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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