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Please Circulate Widely   Dear Colleagues,   UC Research Initiatives in the UC Office of the President is pleased to issue the UC Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives Request for Proposals for award year 2025. This Request for Proposals includes opportunities for both Planning/Pilot Awards and Program Awards.   Applicant Information: The MRPI opportunity is open to UC faculty and researchers in any field of research and scholarship. Proposals require collaboration among at least three UC campuses to pursue pioneering research in thematic, multidisciplinary, or inter-disciplinary areas that enhance the UC research enterprise, strengthen UC’s position as a leading public research university, and benefit California and its people. We anticipate approximately $16 million in total funding available across all awards. All proposals must conform to the requirements of this RFP, dated March 20, 2024, and be submitted through the SmartSimple online system.   The Request for Proposals provides important information on eligibility, LOI and application requirements, and review and selection criteria. It also includes appendices on Instructions for Submission of Letters of Intent, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and an LOI Submission Checklist.   Key Dates Applicant Webinar: We encourage applicants to attend one of the following webinars: – Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:30-3:30PM PDT, Register here. – Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10-11AM PDT, Register here.Required Letters of Intent (LOI) Due: Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:00 Noon PDTNotification of LOI Decision: Thursday, June 6, 2024 (expected) Invited Full Proposals Due: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:00 Noon PDT Additional Information: For questions on program scope and priorities, please contact us at UCRI@ucop.edu.Administrative questions regarding the application procedures on SmartSimple may be directed to RGPOGrants@ucop.edu.Additional information on our programs is available on our website.Thank you for your interest in the MRPI funding opportunity!

The Office of Science (SC) in the Department of Energy (DOE) invites interested parties to provide input on a proposed fusion energy public-private consortium framework (PPCF). The proposed PPCF would aim to amplify Federal funding, by catalyzing and bringing together State/local government, private, philanthropic funding, and partnerships to accelerate fusion energy research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D).