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How RAP Works: 

1. RAP is a consortium of UCSF funders
2. Applicants select the grant mechanism, not the funding agency; funding agencies select the awardees
3. Consideration by multiple agencies enhances funding likelihood
4. RAP does not control the $$$ nor topic areas that are funded; funding is limited so a good score is not a guarantee for funding
5. In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination. 

3 Easy Steps to Apply: 

1. Find the grant mechanism that is the best fit for you 
2. Write the grant proposal for the chosen mechanism following the grant-specific instructions
3. Submit your grant proposal via the RAP PORTAL

Fall 2025 Updates:

IMPORTANT:  Due to a recent University mandate RAP is required to comply with the UCSF Anti-Discrimination Compliance for Discretionary Programs.  Several Grant RFAs have been revised.  Please review the RFA requirements carefully before submitting your grant application.  

1. New! Pilot Award for Health Innovations via Engineering (HIVE) award amount $25,000
2. Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health is back as a RAP sponsor this fall to support the Pilots for Early Career and Established Investigators.
3. Family Support Award Revised after August 28^th 2025 Call for Applications
4. Team Science Revised after August 28^th 2025 Call for Applications
5. Hardship Awards Revised after August 28^th 2025 Call for Applications
6. Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) Developmental Projects Revised after August 28^th 2025 Call for Applications
7. Environmental Health Research Pilot Award is back this Fall 2025 
8. Need a mentor? Check these links for each School:
   • School of Dentistry
   • School of Medicine
   • School of Nursing
   • School of Pharmacy