CFAR Developmental Awards Funding Cycles Fall 2008 Call for Applications thru September 22CFAR offers four types of Developmental Awards Programs Applicants can apply directly for CFAR funds on the RAP Website. Below is specific information and instruction guidelines for all CFAR award programs: Pilot Award | Basic Science Award | Mentored Scientist Award |International Training Award |
Current Awardees Pilot AwardsThe Pilot Award is targeted toward junior investigators and postdoctoral fellows with translational, clinical and/or behavioral-epidemiological research interests who have an innovative research idea; or those seeking money to initiate a project; or to gather preliminary data and findings leading to a future grant effort. Award amount: $40,000 in direct costs. For more information, see the Pilot Program application guidelines. Basic Science AwardsThe Basic Science Award is targeted toward junior investigators and postdoctoral fellows focusing on basic science, seeking seed money to get a project started; or to gather preliminary data and findings for a future grant effort. Award amount: $40,000 in direct costs. For more information, see the Basic Sciencist Program application guidelines. Mentored Scientist AwardsThe Mentored Scientist Award is targeted toward junior investigators and postdoctoral fellows with backgrounds in clinical, basic, and/or behavioral-epidemiological research undertaking larger translational research projects under the tutelage of a mentor. Applicants for this award must indicate a mentor(s) who will commit to guiding the applicant through the duration of the proposed project. Award amount: $40,000 in direct costs. For more information, see the Mentored Scientist Program application guidelines. International Scientist Training ProgramCFAR/AIDS International Training and Research Program. Funds for these training awards are offered to UCSF researchers through a collaboration between UCSF-GIVI Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and UC, Berkeley's AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP). This initiative seeks to enhance AIDS research training opportunities for scientists from target countries and to increase international collaborations and funded research opportunities. Award amount: $25,000 in total costs. For more information, see the International Scientist Training Program application guidelines. Other Extramural Funding OpportunitiesCurrent Extramural Funding Opportunities | 
