MyRCA Program

Make Your Research Come Alive (myRCA) Faculty Collaboratory

    • Applications are now open for myRCA, a new 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. The 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; and Share best practices and learn from each other in a supportive, cross-disciplinary cohort model. The program will include: a kickoff meeting; twice-monthly, 60 to 90-minute sessions for hands-on workshops, trainings, consultations, and events; a mini-retreat; and a final showcase.
    • MyRCA Program Information
    • Eligibility: Must be PI eligible at UMBC.
    • Award size: Up to $500 in research funds per participant.
    • Deadline:  October 15, 2026.  Note: The MyRCA program is expected to next be offered in AY 2028-2029, and every two years thereafter.
    • For questions, please contact ord@umbc.edu