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Institute of American Cultures (IAC UCLA): Research Grants

The information below is from the 2023-2024 request for proposals. Please see the opportunity website for updated information. 

The UCLA Institute of American Cultures (IAC) invites applications for support of research on African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os for 2023-2024. The Institute also invites proposals on interethnic relations that will increase collaboration between the Centers and/or between the Centers and other campus units.

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Award Amount and Details

Award Details

Ordinarily, faculty and staff projects will be funded for no more than $10,000 and graduate student projects for no more than $7,000.

  • Due to budgetary constraints, awards are typically for lesser amounts.
  • Funds for the purchase of permanent equipment will be provided only under exceptional circumstances. Such equipment must be returned to the appropriate Ethnic Studies Center upon completion of the project.
  • Funding available on a reimbursement basis only. 
  • Funding is not available for conference travel, whether attending or presenting.

Please review program's webpage for more details.

Deadlines and Date Information

Due Date
2021-03-01

The due dates listed below are the most recent due dates our office is aware of. Please see the opportunity home page for information about potential upcoming deadlines or other opportunities. 

  • Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024. Applications are available October 17, 2022 and must be received by 11:59 pm (PST), March 1, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants will be notified in May.

Eligibility Information

Who's Eligible
Academic appointees
Members of the Academic Senate
Other
Staff members
Student-graduates
Eligibility Details

UCLA faculty, staff, graduate students, and IAC visiting scholars/researchers.

Information Source
Information identified by Office of Research & Creative Activities staff

Administering Unit
Institute of American Cultures (UCLA)
Funding Type
Equipment
Research
Changed
December 20, 2022
Important Note These opportunities have been collated for the benefit of the campus community, but in all cases viewers should refer to the pages of the hosting unit for the most current/accurate information.