Pilot Projects

The UCLA-CDU CFAR provides funding for pilot projects to fund HIV-related research with an emphasis on supporting new investigators and established investigators who are new to HIV research. Each applicant should involve an experienced HIV researcher, for the purpose of guidance and building a fruitful collaboration leading to future competitive funding.

Please note that pilot projects cannot support clinical trials and/or any studies involving new drugs, treatments, and devices.

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(up to $80,000 Direct Costs)

Deadlines

  • 2024 Cycle 1
    • Letter of Intent: May 15, 2024
    • Formal Proposal: July 26, 2024
    • Earliest Start Date: October 1, 2024

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Acknowledge the CFAR
Please acknowledge the UCLA-CDU CFAR for any assistance received from our cores (i.e. consultation, services, materials, access to equipment or space, training, or funding) and supported programs in your research publications, conference abstracts, grant proposals, and presentations.