UC Research Initiatives in the UC Office of the President is pleased to issue the UC National Laboratory Fees Research Program Request for Proposals for the award year 2025. This year’s competition offers two distinct funding opportunities:
- The UC Multicampus-National Laboratory Collaborative Research and Training (CRT) Award
- The UC-National Laboratory In-Residence Graduate Fellowship
The Requests for Proposals (RFP) can be found on each award’s webpage, linked above.
In addition to program guidelines and eligibility, each RFP includes:
- Instructions for submitting the required Letter of Intent
- Program contacts at the UC Laboratory Fees Research Program and National Laboratories
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CRT Thematic Area - Research Advancing Microelectronics
This targeted opportunity is intended to spur novel collaborations in topics of scientific and national security importance that will position UC as a leader in the critical area of research advancing microelectronics. The workshop report from the 2024 LFRP Workshop on Research Advancing Microelectronics highlights some priorities for consideration in which UC-national lab collaborations can leverage the complementary strengths of UC and the national labs and advance the field; applicants are encouraged to refer to this report, regardless of attendance at the workshop.
CRT Applicant Webinar:
We encourage all applicants to attend the webinar.
- Tuesday, April 16, 10-11am Pacific Time (Register here).
In-Residence Graduate Fellowship
This is a funding opportunity for UC graduate students in any field of study that aligns with the missions of Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.
Fellowship Program Information Webinars:
We will hold two Program Information Webinars, featuring current fellows and national laboratory liaisons, to provide interested applicants with more information about the program. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend one of the available sessions:
- Monday, April 22, 10-11am Pacific Time (Register here)
- Thursday, April 25, 1-2pm Pacific Time (Register here)
Please review the RFP carefully and visit the program website for key dates and other program announcements. For questions on program scope and priorities, please contact UCRI@ucop.edu. Administrative questions regarding the application process may be directed to RGPOGrants@ucop.edu.