To forward faculty research, cancer-related training and basic sciences through the Cancer Research Institute.

To further research at the Center for Embedded Computer Systems, including supporting the development, marketing, materials, programs, supplies, equipment, travel, entertainment and staff.

To support biophotonics in cancer research at the Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic.

To support hearing research at the Center for Hearing Research.

To encourage undergraduate research across all the schools and academic disciplines at UCI through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.

To accelerate the development and deployment of fuel cell technology and fuel cell systems.

To support the translation of research findings into improved diagnosis, treatment and care of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

To support promising Alzheimer’s disease research.

To further research of Alzheimer’s disease in women.

To propel incredible research of UCI-based Center for Neurobiology of Learning and Memory fellows.

To support graduate students and their research in Center for Neurobiology of Learning and Memory.

To foster scholarship, training and collaborative research based on studies in molecular virology.