Research Allowance Program (RAP)

The COR Research Allowance Program (RAP) supports UCLA Senate faculty’s research-related activities. Senate faculty may request up to $5,000 per funding cycle (fiscal year). The COR will consider other research funding available to the investigator and the investigator’s prior record of scholarly productivity in the use of Faculty Grants Program funds when making award determinations. RAP funds provide financial support for faculty academic research, and are not available to support teaching and university service. This program is different than the Conference Travel Grant Program. RAP replaces previous funding programs such as the Faculty Research Grant (FRG) and the Research Enabling Grant (REG). COR welcomes Senate faculty to apply for both RAP and the Conference Travel Grant Program.

• Fall 2025 Application Period (2025-26 funding cycle): November 19, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to December 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. PST.
• Eligible Faculty may apply for one research grant per academic year.
• $5,000 maximum
• Fall 2025 funding decisions will be announced in February 2026.
• Applicants must review the RAP Policy and Guidelines before applying for funding.

The COR has announced a second opportunity for eligible faculty to apply for a research grant for the 2025-26 funding cycle. Only faculty who have not already been awarded a 2025-26 RAP grant are eligible to apply. Please read the program guidelines before submitting your application.

 Apply for RAP Funding

Updated: November 2025