Pearl Chase Research Grants
Faculty research projects related to local community development, conservation, or historic preservation may be eligible for Pearl Chase Funding. Dr. Pearl Chase played a key role in the development of Santa Barbara's unique character, from the time of her graduation from the University of California in 1909 until her death in 1979. Her efforts are widely evident in Santa Barbara's architecture, health and building codes, parks, historic landmarks, and Old Spanish Days Fiesta. She organized the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and helped establish many local organizations, including the Red Cross, United Way, and Santa Barbara Beautiful. Dr. Pearl Chase was also instrumental in establishing the Santa Barbara Indian Defense Association, which later became the National Association of American Indian Affairs.
The funding for this program was made possible by an endowment from Dr. Pearl Chase to UCSB. Any member of the Academic Senate Santa Barbara Division may apply. Proposals with budgets to $10,000 will be considered.
The current grant application cycle has closed. Please check again at the end of Fall quarter for information about the next grant application period.
Please see the Pearl Chase Research Grants Policy for details.
Sample Application Form
Sample Proposals
*Please note that guidelines are reviewed annually and thus samples from past years may not reflect current application requirements.
My Pearl Chase Research Grant History
Administrative Coordinator: research.grants@senate.ucsb.edu