BASIC BIOMEDICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL HIV SCIENCE DISCOVERY: PILOT AWARDS FOR EARLY-STAGE INVESTIGATORS 2026
Forecasted
The University of California's 2026 pilot awards fund early-stage investigators for innovative basic biomedical and translational HIV research projects.
Funder: University of California
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | July 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 in direct costs over 2 years (plus up to 40% indirect costs); typically 1–2 years per award.
Summary: Supports early-stage investigators in California conducting innovative pilot research in basic biomedical and translational HIV science.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—annual cycle; eligibility limited to early-stage investigators at CA non-profits.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the California HIV/AIDS Research Program (CHRP) at the University of California, provides pilot funding for early-stage investigators to conduct innovative basic biomedical and translational HIV research in California. The program aims to seed high-impact, proof-of-concept studies that may lead to advances in HIV prevention, treatment, and cure, and to help launch the independent research careers of new investigators. This RFP is expected to be offered annually.
