Resource Allocation Program (RAP)

Seeding outstanding research

 

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 of funding

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   

Spring 2025 Updates:

Funding results and reviews are available on the RAP portal (applicant's dashboard).

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Latest Seed Funding Success!

Read more about the impact and 'Power of a RAP award' here.

Spring 2025 Highlights

  • Overall Funding Rate: 29%; 184 applications reviewed; 54 awards (3 awards are co-funded) for $2,445,000.
    Spring 2025 cycle data and funding by grant mechanism can be found at Spring 2025 Statistics (link found under the 'Resources' tab).
  • RDO-funded RAP Inclusion Supplements:
    Sneha Challa, PhD (Inst. for Health & Aging) awarded by ACADEMIC SENATE
    Lauren Ralph, PhD (Dept. of Ob/Gyn, Reproductive Sciences) awarded by REAC
    Eva Raphael, MD (Dept. of Epi/Biostats) awarded by ACADEMIC SENATE
    Lila Sheira, PhD (Inst. for Health & Aging) awarded by CFAR
    Janet Shim, PhD (Social Behavioral Sciences) awarded by ACADEMIC SENATE
  • Congratulations to all RAP Awardees for Spring 2025! 
    Coming soon (Full awardee listing can be found at Spring 2025 Awardees (link found under the 'Resources' tab).