UC Initiative for Free Inquiry

Advancing free inquiry across the University of California

A faculty-led network protecting academic freedom, strengthening intellectual openness, and advancing the university’s mission of truth-seeking across the UC system.

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Our Work

Strengthening the conditions for free inquiry

UCIFI brings faculty together across the University of California to examine policy, defend academic freedom, and advance academic standards.

University Governance

Institutional Neutrality

Promoting principled restraint by university institutions on contested political and social questions.

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Academic Freedom

Faculty Rights and Due Process

Supporting fair, consistent procedures that protect faculty expression and academic freedom.

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Admissions

Academic Standards

Advancing evidence-based admissions policies that promote preparedness, fairness, and student success.

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Free inquiry depends on faculty willing to defend it.

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Help sustain independent, faculty-led work

Your contribution supports UCIFI’s work to protect academic freedom, examine university policy, convene faculty across campuses, and advance free inquiry throughout the University of California.

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UC Initiative for Free Inquiry
A faculty-led network advancing free inquiry across the University of California.

UCIFI is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Federal Tax ID: 41-2463785. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by U.S. law.