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Research Center Programs

Research Program Overview

Seed Grants

Includes basic and applied research on the neural and behavioral foundations of empathy and compassion.

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Sanford Fellows

Program for doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers under guidance of a faculty mentor.

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Collaborative Research

Opportunities for external (non-UCSD) researchers to collaborate with a UCSD faculty member on an empathy and compassion-related project.

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Physician Wellness Culture Awards

Program in collaboration with School of Medicine to promote engagement of residents and fellows at UCSD Health.

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Applicant Resources

Interested in applying for any of our funding opportunities? Click the button below for our current opportunities across all Centers of the Institute.

Please direct all questions to Cindy Chwa (cchwa@health.ucsd.edu).

Funding Opportunities