CSUPERB is announcing an open call for proposals for its COVID-19 Research Recovery Microgrant Program. This program has a maximum budget of $1,500 and will be offered until budgeted funding is exhausted.

The RFP includes all contextual information, review criteria, eligibility requirements and submission policies for the program and can be found on the CSUPERB home page (https://www.calstate.edu/csuperb).  

CSUPERB aims to assist tenured/tenure track faculty researchers and their students across the California State University (CSU) system as they restart, reinitiate and reengage in existing and established research activities after campus laboratory closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Research Recovery Microgrant Program can be used to reestablish lines and may include supporting student wages for training and/or assisting faculty during their research program recovery process, such as provide support in replacing supplies, repairing/replacing equipment and/or other research-related materials damaged or expired. This program will not fund research activities started after campus COVID-19 closures and research not impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
CSUPERB defines biotechnology as a fusion of biology and technology.  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) lists biotechnology examples. CSUPERB explicitly adds to the list health IT and medical device research and development. CSUPERB welcomes and encourages applications from CSU faculty in all disciplines related to the current practice of biotechnology, including but not limited to life sciences, physical sciences, clinical sciences, math, computer science, agricultural science, engineering, and/or business.

If you have any questions, please contact the program office at csuperb@sdsu.edu.