Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 25, 2027 (Applications) | May 25, 2028 (Applications) | May 25, 2029 (Final closing date)
Funding Amounts: Base requests of $1,000,000–$3,250,000 in total costs, depending on category and research base; up to five years
Summary: Supports shared infrastructure, expertise, and services that strengthen interdisciplinary HIV/AIDS research through CFAR and Developmental CFAR centers.
Key Information: Only one application and one concurrent CFAR or D-CFAR participation per institution; clinical trials are not allowed.
Description
The NIH Centers for AIDS Research program provides administrative and shared research support through P30 Center Core Grants. CFARs support infrastructure, expertise, resources, and services not readily obtained through other funding mechanisms. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across HIV/AIDS research, including basic, translational, and implementation science, and supports efforts related to the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States Initiative.
Centers are intended to improve coordination among independent laboratories, support emerging research opportunities, and add value to existing NIH-funded HIV/AIDS research. Priorities include community engagement, partnerships with health departments, mentoring, and career development for early career investigators. Developmental CFARs help institutions identify infrastructure gaps, build collaborations, and strengthen their competitiveness for a standard CFAR award.
