Call for Applications: Make Your Research Come Alive (myRCA), A New UMBC Faculty Collaboratory

Applications are now open for "Make Your Research Come Alive" (myRCA), a new faculty collaboratory designed for faculty who are committed to advancing and amplifying the visibility, reach, impact, and funding potential of their research, scholarship, and creative activity.

This 7-month program will bring together a cross-disciplinary cohort of UMBC faculty to:

• Develop skills in research impact storytelling, visualization, and advocacy to reach stakeholders and the public 
• Create compelling pitches and broader impact narratives tailored to foundations, corporations, and donors
• Share best practices and learn from each other in a supportive, cross-disciplinary cohort model

The program will run from November 2025 through May 2026 and will include: a kickoff meeting; twice-monthly, 60 to 90-minute sessions for hands-on workshops, trainings, consultations, and events; a mini-retreat in January; and a final showcase in May.

Participants must be PI eligible at UMBC. Up to $500 in research funds will be awarded per participant.

Applications are due October 20, 2025.

For more information including how to apply, please download the attached flyer or visit https://research.umbc.edu/internal-funding-opportunities/.