Center for AIDS Research
The HU CFAR Scholar Awards fund early-career researchers for innovative, multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS studies at Harvard, with a focus on NIH-priority areas and strong mentorship.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Developmental & Mentoring Core Scholar Awards) | March 2027 (Pre-submission consultation deadline) | April 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 direct costs for one year (plus fringe); higher budgets possible for international sites or specialized core services.
Summary: Supports early-career and collaborative research projects in HIV/AIDS at Harvard University and affiliated institutions, fostering independence and multidisciplinary impact.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check program page for updates.
Description
The Harvard University Center for AIDS Research (HU CFAR) Developmental and Mentoring Core Scholar Awards provide one-year funding to support promising early-career investigators and collaborative, high-impact feasibility studies in HIV/AIDS research. The program aims to accelerate the transition to independent funding for junior researchers and to stimulate innovative, multidisciplinary projects across Harvard University and its affiliated institutions. Research proposals must address NIH high- or medium-priority areas in HIV/AIDS and may be domestic or international in scope.
