2025 Applications Open, Due by May 2 – UC Santa Cruz
The application deadline is Friday, May 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. Awards will be announced by June 15.
Application Requirements
- Names of Applicants, Division, Department, and Titles
- Project Title (maximum 175 characters, including spaces)
- A PDF containing the following details:
- Non-technical Summary (up to 8000 characters, including spaces) – In simple terms, briefly outline the following: (1) the issue and its significance, (2) the project goal and objectives, (3) target audiences and their benefits, and (4) how your activities will lead to the proposed outcomes outlined in the goal statement or objectives.
- Methodology (up to 8000 characters, including spaces) – Explain how the project will be executed, highlighting the general methods and any unique aspects or significant deviations from standard practices.
- References (no character limit)
- A 3-page CV for each of the three applicants
- A comprehensive budget with justification
- Details about potential grant programs the team may apply to later using pilot data or information generated from the seed grant.
Reporting Requirements
By February 1, 2026, the team must provide an interim report that includes progress to date, funds spent, results achieved, and plans for submitting a full proposal to an external agency. By August 1, 2026, a full report (up to 8000 characters, including spaces) detailing project results, impact, any pending publications, contributions from graduate students, and funding used must be submitted.