UCLA's $1.6 billion research program is vital to the continued growth and success of the University. As a part of the Ascend 2.0 financial transformation, there will be several changes to financial management of contracts and grants to ensure our systems and processes can support UCLA’s research community. Visit the Research and Creative Activities website and/or access the Office of Research Administration’s website to learn more about research at UCLA.​

Get Involved

The research community can engage in a variety of research-oriented Ascend 2.0 activities, from focus groups to office hours. Head to the Get Involved with Ascend 2.0 Research webpage to learn more or visit the Events webpage for general Ascend 2.0 program events. ​

Resources to Help You Prepare

From quick reference guides to short informational videos to archived Ascend 2.0 Research newsletters, all the resources you need to prepare for the transition to Bruin Finance are housed in one convenient location – the Ascend 2.0 Research Resource Hub.​