Research Program Overview
Seed Grants
Includes basic and applied research on the neural and behavioral foundations of empathy and compassion.
Sanford Fellows
Program for doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers under guidance of a faculty mentor.
Collaborative Research
Opportunities for external (non-UCSD) researchers to collaborate with a UCSD faculty member on an empathy and compassion-related project.
Physician Wellness Culture Awards
Program in collaboration with School of Medicine to promote engagement of residents and fellows at UCSD Health.
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).