ORSP Affinity Group Catalyst Grants 2025–26

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Affinity Group Catalyst Grants program supports the creation and development of inter- or transdisciplinary research, scholarship and creative activities (RSCA) team projects that lead to external funding opportunities and/or elevate San Francisco State University’s RSCA profile. More details, including the request for proposals, are available on the application site. For questions or to set up a meeting to discuss proposal development, contact Kate Hamel, Faculty Director for Research Engagement and Development, at hamelk@sfsu.edu.

 

Grant amount and eligibility: up to $15,000. Affinity groups must comprise three or more faculty members from at least two different departments. Cross-college collaboration is highly encouraged. All faculty must be SFSU employees.

 

Application deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5 p.m.