Social Science Research Grant Program (SSRGP)

The purpose of this program is to enrich the quality of research in the social sciences at UCSB by means of a competitive program of awards to faculty, aimed at fostering the development of innovative research in the social sciences. Research using any of the methodological or theoretical paradigms within the social and humanistic social sciences is welcome. All eligible faculty members are encouraged to apply.

Collaborative Research Initiative Grant (C-RIG)

The purpose of this program is to enrich the quality of collaborative research in the social sciences at UCSB by supporting research groups at the stage of extramural proposal development.  Research using any of the methodological or theoretical paradigms within the social sciences and humanistic social sciences is welcome.  All eligible faculty members are encouraged to apply.