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Research and Professional Development Committee (R&PD)

LAUC Grants and Research Support

The LAUC Research and Professional Development Committee administers the LAUC Grants Program, advises applicants on the grants process, and provides appropriate interpretation of the LAUC Grant Guidelines. Research funds allow UC librarians a unique opportunity to engage in scholarly research and creative activity that enhances our contributions to the University and our profession.

We offer the following three types of grants (listed in order of priority for funding).  LAUC members may apply for one, two, or all three types of grants within a grant cycle.
  1. Research grants ($5,000 maximum) fund small to large projects by either one librarian or a group of librarians.  Funds may be used in the current or following fiscal year (e.g. 7/1/25 – 6/30/27). Learn more about Research Grants.
  2. Mini Grants ($750 maximum) are designed to encourage librarians to develop research ideas or to see a project to completion. Funds may be used in the current or following fiscal year (e.g. 7/1/25 – 6/30/27). Learn more about Mini Grants.
  3. Presentation Grants ($750 maximum) provide travel assistance to present at scholarly conferences.  Funds must be used in the current fiscal year (e.g. 7/1/25 – 6/30/26). Learn more about Presentation Grants.

    Grant Resources

    Grants Calendar

     DeadlineWhoAction
    October 1, 2025LAUC R&PD Chair Issues first call for proposals for Research Grants, Mini Grants, and Presentation Grants
    November 12, 2025Grant ApplicantsSubmit proposals to divisional R&PD committees
    November 26, 2025Divisional CommitteesForward applications to LAUC R&PD
    January 30, 2026LAUC R&PDAwards grants from first call
    January 30, 2026LAUC R&PDIssues second call for Mini Grants and Presentation Grants
    February 18, 2026Grant ApplicantsSubmit proposals to divisional committees
    March 6, 2026Divisional CommitteesForward applications to LAUC R&PD
    March 26, 2026LAUC R&PDAwards grants from second call
    April 24, 2026LAUC R&PD ChairRequests status reports from recipients of all in-progress research grants and prepares final report for LAUC Executive Board and UCOP
    June 15, 2026LAUC R&PD ChairSubmits final report to UCOP

    Grant Recipients Table

    To view past recipients of LAUC Research & Professional Development Committee grants, click here.

    The Librarians Association of the University of California - LAUC eScholarship site hosts research outputs that were written by authors affiliated with the LAUC Research & Professional Development (R&PD) Grants.


    Current Charge & Reports

    Committee Members

    Representative Division                  Term                   
    Catherine Busselen, Chair    Santa Barbara 2025-2026
    Melissa Stoner Berkeley 2024-2026
    Melissa Browne Davis 2025-2027
    Carrie Cullen Irvine 2025-2027
    Michelle Brasseur Los Angeles  2024-2026
    Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco Merced 2024-2026
    Jessica Geiser Riverside 2025-2027
    Farshad Sonboldel San Diego 2024-2026
    Edith Escobedo San Francisco     2025-2026
    David Seubert Santa Barbara 2024-2026
    Christy Caldwell Santa Cruz 2025-2027

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