UAB CFAR PILOT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The mission of CFAR is to catalyze new and nurture ongoing HIV research – across the scientific domains of basic, behavioral, clinical, implementation, and community science – in partnership with the communities we serve. Ensuring service to these overarching pillars of scientific research unifies our purpose and aligns our goals with those of the National AIDS Strategy and the HIV scientific community.
The UAB CFAR pilot funding program focuses on seeding new or continuing work from early career and senior career new-to-HIV researchers that can be used to acquire larger grants from external sources. We aim to cultivate a highly integrative HIV research environment and successful research teams, essential components of continued research success in the current funding landscape. Only those applications that are aligned with the pillars of the CFAR scientific mission will be considered for funding through this mechanism. We anticipate funding 2 applications up to $50,000 per year for up to 2 years. Per NIH guidance, clinical trials are not supported through this mechanism.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have an MD or PhD or equivalent terminal degree
- Have not had an NIH R01 or equivalent grant related to HIV research.
- Have a Faculty appointment in a UAB Department or Division at the instructor, assistant professor, associate, or full professor level
Principal investigators are encouraged to engage investigators at different levels, community stakeholders, public health representatives and those with lived experience and varying backgrounds in support of their study.
MPIs are not allowed.
Applicants supported by NIH K awards are eligible if the requested funds support different aims although the research may be on the same topic.
Timeline:
- RFA Release: December 1, 2024
- Deadline for 2-page Concept Proposal: February 17, 2025
- Receipt of notification to Submit Full Applications: February 18, 2025
- Deadline for Full Applications: March 31, 2025
- Notification of Award: May 1st, 2025