Call for Proposal
Faculty Grant Awards
Application Deadline - January 12, 2026
The UCI Center for Medical Humanities invites UCI faculty to apply for individual or collaborative research grants, with a maximum award of $3,000. These grants support projects scheduled to take place from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Award notifications will be issued by March, 2026 and funds will be disbursed by April, 2026.
The Center supports research and initiatives that examine various aspects of human embodiment, particularly as they intersect with experiences of illness, disability, and body minds. While individual projects are not required to encompass all perspectives on a given topic, CMH-funded projects must be grounded in academic research and foster an inclusive space for diverse viewpoints.
ONLY UCI Academic Senate and clinical faculty are eligible to apply for Center for Medical Humanities grants. Members of the Center for Medical Humanities’ Executive Committee are not eligible to apply for funding. Members of the Center for Medical Humanities’ Advisory Committee may apply for funding.
Priority will be given to proposals from faculty in the Schools of the Arts, Humanities and Medicine as the lead Schools in the interschool center. Individuals from other schools are welcome to apply, particularly if their proposed project is in collaboration with a colleague from one of the three lead Schools. We encourage collaborative efforts that represent more than one academic discipline and therefore more than one perspective.
Electronic Submission
Applications must be submitted electronically through InfoReady by January 12, 2026
1. Log into the following form to submit the application via InfoReady using your UCInetID.
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Upload the proposal narrative and budget as a single PDF file. Upload the CV(s) as a separate PDF file.
4. Click “submit” to submit the application. Please note that applications cannot be changed.
Questions? Please contact the CMH at medicalhumanities@uci.edu.