[The Campbell Foundation (HIV/AIDS Research)](https://www.campbellfoundation.net)

July 1, 2026 (LOI, July cycle) | October 1, 2026 (LOI, October cycle)

Most awards are $60,000–$100,000 for one year; co-funding or partial funding for larger projects possible.

Supports innovative HIV/AIDS research projects with high relevance to the HIV community, selected through a rigorous peer-reviewed process.

--- ## Description The Campbell Foundation provides grants to support innovative and novel HIV/AIDS research projects that show clear potential to benefit the broader HIV community within five to seven years of project completion. The Foundation’s grant selection process is modeled after NIH standards, involving a lay-language letter of intent (LOI), detailed peer review, and board assessment. Feedback is provided at every stage. Grantees are required to submit quarterly progress and expenditure reports, and research outcomes are closely monitored to ensure impact. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Letter of Intent submission window (July cycle) - October 1, 2026: Letter of Intent submission window (October cycle) LOIs are accepted quarterly (January, April, July, October), but the above dates are the next available cycles. --- ## Funding Amount - Most grants provide $60,000 to $100,000 for one year. - Larger projects may receive co-funding or partial funding. - Funding is for first-year costs only. - Indirect costs are capped at 10%. - Large equipment purchases and travel expenses are not funded. --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. - Only one LOI per research team at a given institution may be submitted within a one-year period. - Not open to individuals or for-profit entities. - Proposals must demonstrate novelty and relevance to the HIV community. - No funding for large equipment or travel; indirect costs limited to 10%. --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Intent (LOI):** - Submit a lay-language LOI (max two pages) outlining research aims, one-year budget, collaborators, novelty, and relevance. - LOIs are accepted in January, April, July, and October cycles. 2. **Full Proposal (by invitation):** - If invited, submit a detailed proposal including: - Organization and PI contact info - Project title and lay abstract - Technical narrative - CV/BioSketch for PI and all collaborators - One-year detailed budget and justification - Proof of 501(c)(3) status - Conflict of Interest form - Submit both electronic (PDF) and hard copy versions. 3. **Review and Notification:** - Proposals undergo peer review and board evaluation. - Applicants receive extensive feedback and are notified of funding decisions. --- ## Additional Information - Grantees must provide quarterly progress and expenditure reports. - Site visits by Foundation staff may occur. - No set deadlines for full proposals; applications are reviewed chronologically. --- ## External Links - [Campbell Foundation Grant Requests Page](https://www.campbellfoundation.net/grant-requests) - [Application Process Details](https://www.campbellfoundation.net/application-process) - [Conflict of Interest Form (PDF)](https://www.campbellfoundation.net/_files/ugd/8b1d20_0c675ce592694b818e78bce4397f8dba.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Ken Rapkin, Grants | [ken@campbellfoundation.net](mailto:ken@campbellfoundation.net?subject=Grant%20request%20information) | ---

The Campbell Foundation HIV/AIDS Research Grants

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