HIV Policy Research Centers 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP)
Funds California teams to conduct and translate policy-relevant HIV research in partnership with public health agencies and communities to inform real-world policy and practice.
Funder: California HIV/AIDS Research Program
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Questions due) | May 14, 2026 (Required LOI deadline) | July 9, 2026 (Full application due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $325,000/year (direct costs) for 4 years (max $1,300,000 per Center); additional $50,000/year per optional activity; total program up to ~$4.5M.
Summary: Supports California-based teams to conduct, translate, and disseminate policy-relevant HIV research in partnership with public health agencies and communities.
Key Information: Only 10 LOIs will be invited for full proposals; partnership with a state or local public health agency is required.
Description
This opportunity from the California HIV/AIDS Research Program (CHRP) funds multi-disciplinary teams to establish or continue HIV Policy Research Centers in California. These Centers are expected to produce timely, actionable research on HIV and related syndemics, directly informing policy makers and stakeholders at the state and local levels. The Centers must foster partnerships among academic researchers, community-based organizations, and public health agencies, and are encouraged to build capacity for community engagement in policy research. The initiative emphasizes research that is policy-relevant, collaborative priority-setting, and dissemination to influence real-world policy and practice. Supplemental funds are available for activities that enhance research translation, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with California’s Ending the Epidemics strategies.
