The UCLA-CDU CFAR and the UCLA AIDS Institute are accepting applications for pilot projects to fund HIV-related research with an emphasis on supporting new/early-stage investigators, established investigators who are new to HIV research, and investigators working on HIV research who are being required to pivot due to loss of funding opportunities.

Projects must align with the current NIH HIV/AIDS Research Priorities (NOT‑OD‑20‑018 and subsequent updates). Proposals clearly outside these priorities will not be reviewed.

Maximum request per applicant: $60,000 Direct Costs

Deadline for receipt of Letters of Intent: September 12, 2025

Applicants whose letters of intent are favorably reviewed will be invited to submit a formal proposal.
–>  Formal proposals will then be due by November 21, 2025.
–>  Applicants will be notified of a decision by February 2026.
The project period is for two years, with the earliest starting date of February 9, 2026.