The information below is from 2023 request for proposals. Please see the opportunity website for updated information.
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and the University of California Alianza MX (UC Alianza MX) are pleased to announce the first “Call for Collaborative Research Proposals in Basic and Applied Sciences between UNAM and the University of California.”
The main objective of this Call for Proposals is to enable the establishment of new collaborative research initiatives with the potential for creating permanent ties between UNAM and the UC that will grow and continue with the support of other institutional and extramural funds.
Proposals are expected to lead to the development of major, long-term collaborations among groups of researchers from both institutions and to significantly advance knowledge in the following disciplines in the context of climate change:
- Climate resilience
- Coastal flooding
- Drought and fire ecology
- Urban areas and built environment
- Extreme heat and health-related effect
- GHG emissions and air quality
- Rural areas and sustainable agriculture
- Soil functions and management
- Sustainable food production and nutritional genomics
- Other related disciplines with a positive impact on society.
For additional information on the Call for Proposals, please contact Edgar Leyva, Secretaría de Investigación y Desarrollo, UNAM: edgar@cic.unam.mx or Anaid Linares, Research Engagement Coordinator, UC Alianza MX: anaid.linaresrojas@ucr.edu.
Award Amount and Details
Selected proposals will be funded for two (2) years.
| Institution | Research Contribution | Travel Contribution |
| UNAM | USD $150,000 (or the equivalent in MXN) |
An additional sum of up to USD $5,000 (or the equivalent in MXN) will be made available for expenses to participate in research workshops hosted by the UC as well as an in-kind contribution for workshops hosted by UNAM. |
| University of California | USD $150,000 | An additional sum of up to USD $25,000 per proposal will be made available for travel expenses to participate in research workshops hosted by UNAM. |
The agreement between UNAM and the University of California Alianza MX for the 2023 Call for Collaborative Research Proposals provides maximum funding for three (3) proposals total over a two-year period. Each proposal selected for funding will receive up to USD $50,000 over two years to support research activities (USD $25,000 per institution).
- An additional sum of up to USD $5,000 from UNAM for expenses to participate in research workshops hosted by the UC as well as an in-kind contribution for workshops hosted by UNAM.
- An additional sum of up to USD $25,000 from UC for researchers for travel to participate in research workshops hosted by UNAM
See additional funding information: here or visit the application homepage
Deadlines and Date Information
| Application deadline | Wednesday, March 15 by 11:59 p.m. (PST) |
| Evaluation committee meeting | Wednesday, April 26 |
| Publication of the results | Friday, April 28 |
| Project start date | Tuesday, May 2 |
Eligibility Information
Each proposal must be co-directed by eligible Principal Investigators (PIs) from UNAM and the UC; and must support multi-disciplinary collaboration among groups of researchers.
PIs are not permitted to apply as members of multiple proposal submissions.
All proposals should be completed in English.
Proposal submissions must be received by Wednesday, March 15, 11:59 pm (Pacific Standard Time) to be eligible for consideration.
See additional eligibility information: here or visit the application homepage
