Entries by Aj Cheline

UC Davis Researchers Selected for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission Awards to Harness AI for Scientific Breakthroughs

Five researchers from the University of California, Davis, were listed among recipients for the inaugural awards through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission — a national program leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, discovery science and national security. In the announcement, Under Secretary for Science Dr. Darío Gil said, “Through the Genesis […]

Federal Research Funding Executive Actions

Page Last Updated 7/29/2026 The UC Davis Office of Research is working closely with campus and UC leadership and our federal governmental relations team to track the ongoing situation regarding the impact of the recent Executive Orders. We created the following page as a resource to provide updates, guidance and resources as they become available. […]

$1.2 Million Keck Foundation Bridge Funding Initiative Makes Awards to Early‑Career Scientists at UC Davis

By Neelanjana Gautam The University of California, Davis, is pleased to announce new awards totaling $1.2 million from the Bridge Funding Initiative supported by the W. M. Keck Foundation. This investment will provide critical resources to six high‑impact basic science projects during a period when early‑stage research often faces significant funding uncertainty. The initiative will […]

START Committee Update: Increasing Our Research Excellence

START Committee Update: Increasing Our Research Excellence At the end of April, we hosted a town hall to share an update on the progress of the Increasing Our Research Excellence Committee. This committee is one of six working groups within UC Davis’s Sustaining Teaching and Research Task Force (START), launched by Provost Croughan in 2023 to […]

May 28: CDMRP Writing Power Hour: Develop Your One-Pager

Planning to pursue funding through the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs? Join us for a focused CDMRP Writing Power Hour designed to help researchers begin developing a strong one-page concept summary for anticipated CDMRP opportunities. This session offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with the Conafay team, learn how to frame your […]

May 26: Join Us at the Research Administration Community Forum

Whether you’re in a central office or a departmental role, the work of research administration connects us. The Office of Research is excited to relaunch the forum! Hosted by the Office of Research, the new Research Administration Community Forum (RACF) brings together partners from across the UC Davis research enterprise for structured, learning-focused sessions covering policy […]

Federal Research Grant Slowdown—Implications and Actions for UC Davis Faculty

U.S. universities are facing a significant slowdown in federal research funding, particularly from the NIH and NSF, beginning in FY2025 and continuing into FY2026. Competitive grant awards have dropped sharply—NIH awards, for example, are down by more than 50% year-over-year in early FY2026. Even where congressional appropriations remain stable or increased, delays in releasing funds […]

UC Davis Researchers Develop AI-Augmented Video Tool to Improve Depression Screening

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI)–powered video assessment tool, Async, designed to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of remote mental health and medical screenings. The platform integrates machine learning, multi‑language patient interviews by AI video agents, ambient AI, and voice and movement recognition technologies. The goal is […]