Fields
  Biotechnology
Communications and Networking
  Digital Media
  Electronics Mfg. and New Materials
Information Technology for Life Sciences
  Microelectronics
 
List of IUCRP Sector Programs
 

The IUCRP currently awards UC Discovery Grants in five fields of science and engineering, in addition to a Microelectronics grant. All grants require matching support from Industry Sponsors.

Interdisciplinary research spanning multiple fields is highly encouraged.

Biotechnology
UC Discovery Grants help California maintain its leadership position within the biotechnology industry. more

Communications and Networking
Within the field of communications and networking, UC Discovery Grants fund many focus areas, including wired, wireless, and Internet technologies. more

Digital Media
UC Discovery Grants are helping to define the frontiers of digital media through broadly interdisciplinary projects that draw together California businesses with UC researchers. more

Electronics Manufacturing and New Materials
UC Discovery Grants address the fast-paced research needs of semiconductor equipment and materials manufacturers through research partnerships. more

Information Technology for Life Sciences
Grants in this field support jointly sponsored research at the interface of life sciences and mathematics, statistics, computational and information sciences and engineering. more

Microelectronics
Since its establishment in 1981, MICRO has played a role in nurturing the development of the microelectronics and computer industry in California. more

Economic Impact Research
In addition to awarding UC Discovery Grants, the IUCRP supports research on the roles of publicly funded research and education on the California economy. more