Securing the right funding is a critical step in advancing innovative research and program initiatives. The table below provides a centralized overview of key federal, state, foundation, industry, and university-managed funding resources available to investigators. Each category includes direct links and designated contacts for any inquiries. Whether you are exploring new opportunities or preparing a proposal, these resources are designed to support you at every stage.
Please note that all proposals for the funding opportunities below must include UCLA‑required internal forms and be submitted through the Semel Office of Research Opportunity & Strategy (OROS) unless otherwise noted.
If you plan to submit, please contact OROS Pre‑Award at: preaward@mednet.ucla.edu.
Category | Description / Link | Questions? |
All U.S. federal grant opportunities. | Office of Research Opportunity & Strategy (OROS) | |
An official US federal government website (run by the General Services Administration) that hosts, promotes, and manages prize competitions and crowdsourcing initiatives. It acts as a centralized portal for federal agencies to engage the public, inviting citizens to solve complex problems in exchange for cash prizes and recognition. | OROS Contact: Anna Lau | |
State-level grants from California state agencies. | OROS Contact: Anna Lau | |
Foundation Funding | Subscription-based list of private funding opportunity generated by UCLA Foundation & Research Relations (FRR). Funding opportunity will be distributed via: FundingAlerts@mednet.ucla.edu | Semel FRR Contact: Amy Drizhal To subscribe, please email: |
Industry-related research funding opportunity list generated by Technology Development Group (TDG) | Semel TDG Contact: Elina Kreditor | |
UCLA uses an internal selection process for LSOs, which limit how many applications the university can submit. | E-mail LSO: | |
World’s Largest Database of Sponsored Funding Opportunities | Includes over 40,000 research funding opportunities in US and worldwide, updated regularly as new funding opportunities become available. | For more information, please contact: Aria Mohseny |
A comprehensive listing of all active and publicly available solicitation opportunities issued by Los Angeles County, including current open bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations for bids (IFBs), and other competitive procurement announcements. | OROS Contact: Anna Lau
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