April 03, 2025
CFAR Special Update
The program is supporting innovative and independent basic, clinical and implementation science research that addresses an unmet medical need and closes scientific knowledge gaps within HIV.
Each award is funded up to $180,000 USD (inclusive of any indirect costs), to be paid in annual installments of up to $90,000 USD per year for 2 years.
- As with previous cohorts, early to mid-career investigators must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an MD or PhD (or equivalent) at time of application submission.
- Received their initial faculty appointment within the last 5 years in association with a research institution in the US at the time of application submission
- Have a research mentor with extensive experience in their field (co-mentorship is allowed)
- Have institutional support that demonstrates they can devote 50% of professional time to research in general (versus administrative, patient care, or teaching responsibilities)
- Be able to complete the research within the 2-year award period, providing evidence (manuscript, presentation, or abstracts) for future research projects
The program brochure is attached here. To find out more and submit an application, please visit the new program website: here.
There is a Q&A session on June 11, 2025 from 9-10 am PT with the external committee – candidates can sign up on the program website here