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Research and Professional Development Committee (R&PD)

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. 7/1/24 – 6/30/26). Learn more about Research Grants.
    2. Mini Grants ($500 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. 7/1/24 – 6/30/26). Learn more about Mini Grants.
    3. Presentation Grants ($600 maximum) provide travel assistance to present at scholarly conferences.  Funds must be used in the current fiscal year (e.g. 7/1/24 – 6/30/26). Learn more about Presentation Grants.


      Committee Members

       Representative  Division                   Term                   
       Heather Briston, Chair (2024-2025)         San Diego  2024-2025   
       Melissa Stoner  Berkeley  2024-2026
       Cory Craig  Davis  2023-2025
       Melissa Beuoy  Irvine  2024-2025
       Michelle Brasseu  Los Angeles   2024-2026
       Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco  Merced  2024-2026
       Sandy Enriquez  Riverside  2024-2026
       Farshad Sonboldel  San Diego  2024-2026
       Anneliese Taylor  San Francisco      2024-2026
       David Seubert  Santa Barbara  2024-2026
       Sheila García Mazari  Santa Cruz  2023-2025

      Current Charge & Reports

      Resources

      Grants Calendar

       DeadlineWhoAction
       September 30, 2024LAUC R&PD Chair Issues first call for proposals for Research Grants, Mini Grants, and Presentation Grants
       November 12, 2024Grant ApplicantsSubmit proposals to divisional R&PD committees
       November 25, 2024Divisional CommitteesForward applications to LAUC R&PD
       January 31, 2025LAUC R&PDAwards grants from first call
       January 31, 2025LAUC R&PDIssues second call for Mini Grants and Presentation Grants
       February 14, 2025Grant ApplicantsSubmit proposals to divisional committees
       March 3, 2025Divisional CommitteesForward applications to LAUC R&PD
       March 24, 2025LAUC R&PDAwards grants from second call
       April 21, 2025LAUC R&PD ChairRequests status reports from recipients of all in-progress research grants and prepares final report for LAUC Executive Board and UCOP
      June 16, 2025 LAUC R&PD ChairSubmits final report to UCOP

      Guidelines and Examples

      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.

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