Request for Applications 2026

*We appreciate your interest, but applications are now closed for 2026. You are welcome to read through the RFA document and watch the info session slides*



The SDSU/UCSD Cancer Partnership solicits applications from SDSU and UCSD faculty co-researchers for pilot research projects.

The overarching goal of CREATE are to further increase SDSU’s cancer research capacities and expand SDSU’s and UCSD’s emphasis on regionally relevant cancer research. Additional goals include developing cancer research opportunities and pathways for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well as early-stage investigators (ESIs). We are interested in funding projects that are consistent with the goals of the Partnership. Be sure to read through the full RFA linked below.




Important Dates

  • March 16

    RFA Released

  • March 23 at 2:30 pm

    Information Session/Outreach Core Consultation

    See below for recording and slides

  • April 20

    Intent emails are due

    See RFA for more details

  • April 30

    Outreach Core Evaluation deadline

  • May 12 at 5 pm - UPDATED!

    Proposals are due





For information about these projects please contact Valesca Largaespada at vlargaespada@health.ucsd.edu or Jill Nery at jnery@sdsu.edu