Contribute to the global pandemic research efforts

Perform experiments with live SARS-CoV-2 (independently or with assistance).

Have the following at the ready before starting the request process:

• Biosketch
• Biosafety rating

START APPLICATION →

Request research funding for clinical research, basic-translational, health equity studies.

Weekly Submission Deadline: Thursday at 5PM PST

The OCRC meets weekly to review and discuss proposals and requests. To be considered in the next week's session your finalized request forms must be submitted no later than Thursday at 5:00PM PST. 

Have the following at the ready before starting the request process:

• Read full Request for Applications (RFA) →
• Estimated total budget using the template provided →
• If you need BSL-3 resources, HCUC approval is required.
• If you need UCLA Health resources, SPFC approval is required.
• Additional compliance approval forms (if applicable)

START APPLICATION →

Use this process to request UCLA Health patient or health care worker-related resources (trials, specimens, data, patient access).

• Access suspected and confirmed UCLA Health COVID-19 patients
• Access electronic medical record chart or data of those patients
• Access remnant or research biospecimen collection of those patients
• Planning any clinical research interventional trial (drug/device) for those patients
• COVID population-based studies that overlap the UCLA Health population or UCLA healthcare workers

Have the following at the ready before starting the request process:

• Biosketch
• Study protocol
• Schedule of events
• IRB approval number (if applicable)
• Additional funding source information

START CAFÉ APPLICATION →

Login to CAFÉ using your UCLA Active Directory (AD) account and select 'Start a New Application - COVID-19 SPFC Submission Form'. If you do not have an AD account, follow the instructions to register on the web site or find additional instructions on using CAFÉ here.