VentureWell E-Team Grants     

There are three program cycles per year: one in the Fall (October deadline); one in the Winter (January/February deadline), and one in the Spring (May deadline).

Typically VentureWell opens the call for applications about 6-8 weeks before the deadline. Teams can begin writing their proposal narrative at any time.

• October 4, 2023: Application deadline
• January 11-12, 2024: Pioneer Workshop

• 2+ current students for the duration of the Stage 1 grant period
• Support from a PI (Faculty, Program Director)
• Support from UC San Diego Office of Contract & Grant Administration
• Other mentors/advisor support suggested
• Recommendation from the Basement

Application Checklist:

• Complete the full application (project overview, team member resumes, letters of support)
• Inform the UC San Diego Office of Contract & Grant Administration of your project and intention to apply for a grant
• Submit a completed draft of the application (e.g. proposal narrative and proposed budget) to Jacques Chirazi at jchirazi@ucsd.edu no later than three-weeks prior to the application deadline*
• To request a letter of support from the Basement, submit your request to Jacques Chirazi at jchirazi@ucsd.edu no later than three-weeks prior to the application deadline
• Receive up to 3 letters of support (one is required and needs to be from the Basement, the additional 2 are optional)

*Note: Draft application submitted past three-weeks prior to the application deadline will not be processed.