Chancellor's Fund Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• To give a podium presentation on original research
• To give a podium presentation on original educational content
• To present poster presentations at either research or education-related conferences

• Funding for several faculty to attend online teaching foundational courses (Quality Matters Consortium)
• Seed funding for departmental or divisional initiatives benefiting faculty i.e., mentoring programs
• Seed funding for faculty retreats focused on a variety of topics i.e. grant writing
• Seed funding for development and launching of UCSF-hosting ORU scientific symposium

• Proposals that can be funded from within a department or division
• Individual coaching for faculty (should apply under Enrichment category)
• Individual faculty travel awards which won't benefit a division or department or group (apply under Travel Awards)
• The Academic Senate reviewed with the Controller’s Office the issue of travel grants and AB 1887. The Controller’s Office verified that the Chancellor’s Funds that are allocated to the Academic Senate are not subject to AB 1887, as they are not state funds.