Research Scholars Program
The Research Scholars Program by Gilead Sciences supports early-career HIV researchers in the US to advance innovative and impactful scientific research.
Funder: Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $180,000 per award over 2 years; 4 awards available
Summary: Supports innovative early-career HIV researchers in the US to advance impactful scientific research addressing unmet medical needs.
Key Information: Applicants must be early-stage investigators and junior faculty; research on Gilead products is not eligible.
Description
The Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program provides competitive research funding to early-career, junior faculty investigators in the United States focused on HIV research. The program aims to foster innovation and support new perspectives in scientific research, particularly in areas of unmet medical need and health equity. Each award is intended to empower emerging researchers to advance scientific understanding, address critical knowledge gaps, and drive medical breakthroughs. Awardees are selected by an independent committee of leading experts based on the scientific merit, feasibility, and innovation of their proposals.
