Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease
Supports assistant professors pursuing innovative research into the mechanisms of infectious disease pathogenesis at all biological levels.
Funder: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Due Dates: July 17, 2025 (Letter of Intent) | November 13, 2025 (Invited Full Proposal) | July 16, 2026 (2026 Application Cycle)
Funding Amounts: $505,000 total over five years; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports mid-to-late assistant professors investigating mechanisms of infectious disease pathogenesis at molecular to systemic levels.
Key Information: Highly competitive; LOI required; only individual investigators (not teams); U.S. and Canada only.
Description
This program provides substantial support for mid-to-late career assistant professors to pursue independent, high-impact research into the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. The focus is on deepening understanding of how infectious agents interact with human hosts, including colonization, infection, commensalism, and related processes at all biological scales. The award is designed to give accomplished investigators the freedom to pursue innovative, high-risk research that can significantly advance knowledge of infectious disease mechanisms and human health.
