On February 17, 2022, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Anna Spain Bradley announced that proposals are now being accepted for the Faculty Career Development Award program (FCDA) which provides funding for regular rank Assistant Professors and Assistant Professors-in-Residence at a critical time in the pre-tenure stage. Awards are made in the form of a lump-sum of $5,000 – $15,000 in research funds. Applications are invited from Assistant Professors in the regular rank and In-Residence professorial series, with the exception of individuals for whom AY ’22–’23 will be her, his or their final year as Assistant Professor because of promotion, non-reappointment, or resignation. Applications should be submitted to Department Chairs by March 18, 2022.
Information describing the purpose, program criteria, eligibility requirements, nomination instructions, review process, and deadlines for these awards is available via the BruinPost.
Please contact Brandie Kirkpatrick at facdiversity@conet.ucla.edu if you have any questions regarding the policies and procedures for this program.
