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.
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 and established investigators who are new to HIV research.
Projects focused on any aspect of HIV research from all research disciplines will be considered (basic, clinical, behavioral, policy, implementation science, social science etc.) including, but not limited to, work at the intersection of HIV and infectious complications, HIV and non-communicable diseases, HIV and substance use disorders, and HIV and aging.
Maximum request per application: $60,000 Direct Costs
Deadline for receipt of Letters of Intent: September 13, 2024
Applicants whose letters of intent are favorably reviewed will be invited to submit a formal proposal.
Formal proposals will then be due by November 15, 2024.
Earliest start date of February 1, 2025.
Deadlines
- 2024 Cycle 2
- Letter of Intent: September 13, 2024
- Formal Proposal: November 15, 2024
- Earliest Start Date: February 1, 2025
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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.