The following opportunities are open to UC Faculty. They provide the opportunty for Faculty to teach, present their research, or even host events at the UC Washington Center, in Washington, D.C.

UCDC PRESIDENTIAL FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM

The UC Washington Center (UCDC) invites UC Faculty to apply for the UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellows Program which will bring UC faculty to Washington, DC after equipping them with the skills to engage with legislators on Capitol Hill. 

UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellows Program – Call for Proposals 2026 
Full Program Description here. 
Applications due February 1, 2026 
The UC Washington Center (UCDC) invites applications for the 2026 Presidential Faculty Fellows Program, which brings UC faculty to Washington, DC to engage directly with policymakers on issues that impact California and the nation. 
Selected fellows will receive: 
  • One-on-one coaching to prepare for meetings with federal policymakers 
  • Airfare and housing for a trip to DC, May 17–22, 2026 
  • Access to workshops and trainings on policy brief writing and communicating on Capitol Hill 
  • An opportunity to present their research at a UCDC event 
  • A $2,000 research stipend 
This program welcomes proposals from UC Senate faculty and Continuing Lecturers in any field whose research offers policy-relevant insights. Topics may include, but are not limited to: 
  • Environmental and climate policy 
  • Health equity and public health 
  • Immigration and refugee policy 
  • Education, housing, labor, technology, justice, and governance 
 
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026 
Apply here: Please apply at this link 
HOST AN EVENT AT UCDC

The University of California Washington Center (UCDC) has the space to host and support​ events. This is a call for UC faculty to submit proposals to host a subsidized event at UCDC.​
 

The proposed event can be held only during these time frames: 

  • Between May 8 and May 15, 2026 

  • Between August 31 and September 4, 2026

You can find out more and submit your proposal by clicking here.

TEACH FOR A TERM IN WASHINGTON, DC

The University of California Washington Program (UCDC) invites applications for visiting UC faculty teaching positions for a quarter or semester term during the academic year 2025-26.

UCDC is a system-wide academic program of the University of California in Washington, DC, that provides opportunities for undergraduates to study and participate in internships. Additionally, students take courses designed to supplement their internship experiences and to take advantage of opportunities in our nation’s capital.  We invite applications from UC faculty in all fields to propose a course that engages with students’ DC experience. The area of specialization is open and includes, but is not limited to, Ethnic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, History, Anthropology, Public Policy, Public Health, Area Studies, Media, Law, Science Policy, and Performing/ Fine Arts.

The Application for the 26-27 academic year opens this fall. Click here for more information